Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions and expand access to its academic programmes for students across the country.
Through the partnership, EduTech Global will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the university’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.
The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.
Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.
He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“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.”
In his remarks, the Director of the Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which had hitherto been handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.
Bawa explained: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage 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 added.
Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, said technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond simply putting courses online.
Shonubi said: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.
“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.”
The General Manager of EduTech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo, said the partnership comes at a time when demand is growing for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.
She noted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration would create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the university to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.
Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the technology company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable. They also noted that the collaboration could position Igbinedion University to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally
