Professors Without Borders (PWB) successfully launched its fourth annual program at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The program, themed; “Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability: Empowering Digital Transformation,” welcomed over 200 students and faculty members for a week-long intensive training.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Research, Prof. Bola Oboh, said the institution was delighted to host the initiative for the fourth consecutive year.
Ogunsola stated that the partnership between UNILAG and PWB continues to provide its students and faculty members with invaluable exposure to global perspectives and cutting-edge skills.
Senior Manager, Project and Digital Product, PWB, Oluseyi Sodiya, in a statement Thursday said that the program features a diverse team of international educators working alongside local experts to provide students with global perspectives and cutting-edge skills.
The teaching team, he said, included experts in social entrepreneurship, research methods, finance, personal branding, and AI tools.
He further revealed that the program aims to enhance graduates’ readiness for Nigeria’s evolving job market by covering critical skills such as social entrepreneurship, African finance, research methodology, artificial intelligence tools, and personal branding.
“The initiative is part of Professors Without Borders’ broader five-year strategic plan to reach 15+ Nigerian universities and train over 2,000 students by 2030.
“The program is expected to have a significant impact on the students and faculty members, providing them with valuable skills and knowledge to drive digital transformation and innovation in Nigeria,” He said.