Over 9000 Nigerians Studying In Canada

The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Perry Calderwood has disclosed that there over 9,000 Nigerian students studying in various tertiary institutions in Canada.

The Canadian envoy and the Deputy High Commissioner, Marcello Difranco and Second Secretary Madame Johnson stated this during a formal visit to the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Rahman Bello in his office.

He was received in the office of the VC by principal officers of the university that include the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services) Prof. Duro Oni, and the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Dr. Folashade Ipaye among others that were in attendance.

His Excellency Calderwood whose presence at the University marked his second visit, assured that his home government would explore additional opportunities for partnership with the University in the area of entrepreneurship education for students, scholars exchange programmes and capacity building.

Recalling that his PhD was obtained from a Canadian University, the Vice Chancellor acknowledged the good students friendly learning environment in the Canada.

He further drew the attention of the High Commissioner to the University Foundation programmes with over six partner Universities worldwide and requested for further exploration of partnership agreement with Canadian Universities through the High Commissioner.