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British Council hosts Transformative Going Global Africa Conference in Abuja

 

 

The British Council, a UK-based organization in November hosted the Going Global Africa Conference 2024.

The event which held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, from November 26 to 28, was with the theme: “Building Sustainable and Relevant Tertiary Education Institutions and Systems in Africa”.

The landmark event brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and youth advocates to address critical issues in tertiary education across the continent.

The Council which recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, is dedicated to fostering cultural relations and educational opportunities.

The opening plenary session, titled “The Future is Now: Realising the Vision of Africa’s Youth,” featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Lucy Pearson, Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, British Council; His Excellency, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, Minister of Education, Nigeria; His Excellency, Sir Steve Smith, UK International Education Champion; Ms. Temilade Salami, Founder of “EcoChampions”; Prof. Address Malata, Vice-Chancellor, Malawi University of Science and Technology; and Mr. Ahmed Alaga, Head of Partnerships Africa, The African Talent Company. The session spotlighted youth aspirations and actionable strategies to bridge the gap between tertiary education and workforce demands.

Speaking on the first day, His Excellency, Dr. Mauruf Alausa, unveiled the Nigerian Educational Sector Renewal initiative, a six-pillar agenda aimed at modernising the education system. The Minister emphasised the importance of STEM and vocational training. According to him, one of his takeaways from the opening plenary session is starting up student-led ventures, a good initiative the government would take on.

Throughout the three-day event, critical sessions explored the role of partnerships and innovation in strengthening tertiary education.

The conference concluded with a renewed commitment to bridging the skills gap in Africa’s tertiary education. Chilufya Besa, Acting Country Director, emphasized, “By bringing together industry stakeholders, we have made significant progress in aligning education with workforce needs.”

Going Global, established in 2004, continues to be a strategic platform for shaping the future of global education through collaboration and innovation.

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