The statement noted the steady march towards academic excellence as demonstrated by improvements in the ranking of Nigerian universities in the recent global ranking.
It added, “They were determined to make the Nigerian university system a model in Africa that will showcase excellence in teaching and research as well as relevance in solving the socio-economic challenges facing the country.”
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