Approximately 150 presidents of alumni associations from Nigerian universities will convene in Bauchi State from October 2 to 5, 2025, to address the growing crisis in the higher education system.
The conference will also focus on sustainable university funding and alumni-driven solutions, according to a statement signed by Sulaihun Maccido, Public Relations Officer of the Association of Nigerian Universities Alumni, on Tuesday.
“The conference, themed ‘Bridging the Gap: Alumni-Driven Solutions for Sustainable University Funding,’ will bring together approximately 150 alumni presidents from Nigerian universities to foster strategic partnerships, share innovative insights, and address critical challenges facing the nation’s higher education system.
“Professor Yakubu Ochefu, National Chairman of ANUA, will host the gathering and facilitate a key session on ‘Rethinking the Nigerian University System: The View from the Alumni.’
“The conference will feature a keynote address by Professor Saminu Ibrahim, former Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, and a specialised session on ‘University Business Eco-Systems’ facilitated by Architect Chris Uloko, Member of the ANUA Board of Trustees.
“The four-day event will centre on two primary objectives: alumni involvement in developing sustainable university funding solutions – exploring innovative financing models and alumni-driven initiatives to address funding challenges in Nigerian universities.
“Alumni inputs on improving the Nigerian university system – leveraging collective expertise to enhance academic excellence, infrastructure development, and graduate outcomes,” the statement read.
