By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga
In a proactive move aimed at furthering academic excellence, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is poised for a significant partnership with Seed Global Education (SGE), encompassing fields such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Degree Affiliation. The collaboration is slated to elevate FUNAAB’s status among its academic peers.
During the visit of the SGE Team recently, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde expressed gratitude for the Team’s interest in collaborating with the University.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde addressing the SEED Global Team alongside the Deans and Directors at the meeting
He emphasised FUNAAB’s commitment to realising the full potential of the partnership, highlighting the University’s wealth of capable and dedicated human resources across various disciplines.
The Vice-Chancellor revealed plans for the SGE Team to engage with FUNAAB’s Deans and Directors to identify mutual areas of interest and develop effective strategies to ensure the success of the collaboration.
Mr. Sanjay Dhingra, the Chief Operating Officer and the Team Lead, SGE, commended FUNAAB for its recent achievements, and for initiating the collaboration.
Mr. Dhingra affirmed his Team’s readiness to support the partnership’s success, advocating for a pragmatic approach to growth, starting with manageable steps before scaling up.
Cross-section of attendees at the meeting
Key figures present during the visit included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo; Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, alongside several Deans and Directors from FUNAAB.
The visiting SGE Team comprised representatives from renowned institutions such as Boston University, Tandon School of Engineering, Drexel University, and George Washington University, namely; Mark khan, Leanna Kowallis, Jacob Radford, and Katherine Hugins.
Meanwhile, SGE has been recognised as a prominent higher education marketing and strategy consulting firm, dedicated to enhancing the global outreach and diversity of universities and business schools.
Their vision revolved around empowering students by connecting them with leading global higher education institutions, offering unparalleled opportunities for international exposure and academic growth in strategic markets.
