Igbinedion University, Okada, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate digital learning and expand access to its academic programmes for learners across Nigeria.
The Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of EduTech Global, Mr. Femi Shonubi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
Shonubi quoted the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, as describing the collaboration as a significant step toward producing graduates equipped for national and global impact.
According to Ezemonye, the partnership will see EduTech provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the university’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC). This will enable learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.
The Vice Chancellor stated that the initiative would help the university break geographical barriers and contribute to national workforce development by making quality, industry-aligned education accessible to learners regardless of their location.
“At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers. We are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location,” he said.
The Director of the Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, explained that the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing manually operated processes and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model. He noted that the growth recorded by institutions that had leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise played a major role in the decision to partner with the company.
“We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre. With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment,” Bawa stated.
Earlier, Shonubi remarked that technology was redefining the boundaries of what universities could offer. He emphasised that EduTech’s role extended beyond simply putting courses online, adding that technology could drive tangible socio-economic impact by dismantling physical barriers and expanding access to high-quality learning.
“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation.
Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech,” he said.
The General Manager of EduTech Global, Ms. Moyosore Asubiojo, noted that the partnership comes amid growing demand for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs, and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.
She stated that combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities would create new pathways to quality education and workforce development, while enabling the university to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen the university’s competitiveness in the evolving higher education landscape by integrating academic expertise with technology, innovation, and new models of learning. It is also anticipated to make higher education more accessible, flexible, and scalable, positioning Igbinedion University to compete effectively in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and beyond.