By Adeyinka Adeniran
The University of Ibadan and Graduate Management Admission Council, Europe, have signed an agreement for the purpose of connecting undergraduate university students in Nigeria with post-graduate educational opportunities in Europe.
The 2024 edition of the GMAC Master’s Tour ‘Study in Europe’ is aimed at providing information about educational, scholarship, and career opportunities in Europe to final year undergraduates of the University of Ibadan.
At the signing of the MOU, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, appreciated GMAC for the initiative.
Professor Bamgbose, while welcoming the team, said the confidence reposed in the University of Ibadan was not misplaced, given that the University is the first and best University in Nigeria and West Africa, and sixth in Africa.
She added that the UI is proud of her legacy and will continue to strive to remain the best.
She added that, the university is noted for its excellence and hard work with highly placed researchers, which earns it a very high ranking among other institutions globally.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor affirmed that the UI Postgraduate College is one of the best Postgraduate schools in Africa.
She said UI was a good choice for GMAC as UI School of Business is one of the schools that are thriving in the world, assuring that the University of Ibadan is willing to collaborate and to promote strategic partnerships internationally.
The Market Development Manager, Europe, GMAC, Ms Sara Strafino said the “Europe meets Africa initiative” is aimed at advancing graduate management education and shaping the future of African students through connection of talent with opportunities.
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a mission-driven association of leading business schools worldwide, which provide world-class research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for graduate management education.
