Nigerian Government, VCs sign MoU to strengthen University capabilities, global best practices

*Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister for Education, explains the partnership on University Advancement Initiative between the Federal Government, Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities and the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation will focus on capacity development, structured alumni and stakeholder engagement systems, and the adoption of internationally recognised best practices tailored to the Nigerian context

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Nigerian Government and Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities across the country have formally activated the University Advancement Initiative, described as a decisive step towards building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready Nigerian universities.

ConsumerConnect reports Dr. Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister for Education, revealed this development Monday, January 26, 2026, in a message posted on his verified social media account.

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Alausa wrote: “Today (Monday), I joined Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities across the country to formally roll out the University Advancement Initiative — a decisive step towards building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready Nigerian universities.

“At this convening, the Federal Ministry of Education (HME) signed an MoU with the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (#NHEF) to strengthen university advancement capabilities across our Federal Universities.”

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The Minister also explained the partnership would focus on capacity development, structured alumni and stakeholder engagement systems, and the adoption of internationally recognised best practices tailored to the Nigerian context.

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He further said: “Our Federal universities remain the backbone of national development, but the demands they face today require smarter, diversified and sustainable funding models beyond traditional public financing alone.

“University advancement is not just fundraising; it is a structured system that strengthens philanthropy, industry partnerships, governance, credibility and long-term sustainability.

Alausa as well affirmed the Federal Ministry of Education “fully supports this initiative.” The Nigerian Government, he stated, remains committed to public funding, while enabling transparency, accountability and strong public-private partnerships that will help our universities thrive.

“Together, we can build Federal Universities that are sustainable, impactful and nationally transformative, fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu@officialABAT, GCFR,” stated the Minister.

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