MARYAM Abacha American University of Nigeria and Nile University of Science and Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing research, innovation and academic excellence through a broad framework of institutional collaboration.
News Point Nigeria reports that the agreement was formalised during a virtual engagement designed to strengthen academic cooperation, research collaboration, staff development and student exchange opportunities between the two institutions.
The signing of the MoU, which further underscores MAAUN’s commitment to building partnerships with universities across the globe, is also expected to promote academic cooperation while advancing research and innovation initiatives between both institutions.
Under the agreement, the two universities will collaborate in several key areas, including the exchange of faculty professors, researchers, students, publications, academic programmes and joint research projects.
The partnership is also expected to create opportunities for the exchange of faculty members and researchers, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. Scholarship opportunities and other mutually beneficial academic initiatives also form part of the areas covered by the agreement.
Speaking during the engagement, the President of MAAUN, Mohammad Israr, described the institution as a fast-growing centre of academic excellence.
Prof. Israr noted that the university, which was established in 2022, remains the second-best private university in Nigeria.
He explained that MAAUN currently runs 22 academic programmes and has continued to distinguish itself as one of the leading private universities renowned for sustainability, academic excellence and innovation.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of NUST welcomed participants and provided an overview of the university. He expressed appreciation to MAAUN for hosting the engagement and facilitating the signing of the MoU.
According to him, the partnership represents an important milestone in advancing higher education collaboration across the African continent and strengthening academic ties between institutions.
Also speaking, Mumin Jafar provided a brief history of NUST, explaining that the university was established in 2017.
He thanked the President of MAAUN and members of the institution’s management team for their warm reception and willingness to embrace the partnership, describing the collaboration as a significant step forward for both universities.
The Vice President Administration of MAAUN, Habib Awais Abubakar, reiterated the university’s commitment to strategic partnerships and collaborations.
He stressed that MAAUN recognises the importance of institutional partnerships in creating opportunities, unlocking potential and promoting academic excellence across Africa and beyond.
According to him, the university remains dedicated to equipping students with relevant skills and enhancing staff development, while describing the partnership with NUST as both timely and beneficial.
Also contributing, the Head of the International Office, Bashir Garba, called for the swift implementation of the provisions contained in the MoU to ensure that the intended objectives and benefits of the partnership are realised without delay.
Similarly, Mrs. Janvhi expressed appreciation for the collaboration and highlighted the importance of future physical engagements between both institutions.
She noted that such interactions would further strengthen the relationship between the universities and help translate the agreement into practical outcomes that would benefit students, researchers and academic staff.
The MoU marks another step in MAAUN’s efforts to expand its international partnerships and foster academic cooperation, research collaboration and innovation-driven development across Africa and beyond.