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The European University of Nigeria (EUN), Abuja, has reinstated its partnership with TETFund and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to drive research commercialization and technological development in the country.
Speaking at a press briefing, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Emmanuel Chinedum Ibezim, said the university was established to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s tertiary education system and produce globally competitive graduates.
“We recently presented some of our research findings to TETFund and attended a workshop on moving research from the laboratory to commercialization. We are determined to take our innovations from the bench to the market,” he said.
He disclosed that beyond TETFund, EUN is collaborating with NASENI and other agencies to accelerate the commercialisation process, noting that some pharmacy and applied science research outputs are already attracting interest from manufacturing firms.
Prof. Ibezim acknowledged funding as a major challenge but credited the institution’s founder for consistent support. He added that the university also generates internal revenue and seeks international research grants.
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He emphasised that all 23 academic programmes are fully approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
“Quality and compliance are non-negotiable for us,” he stated.
The Vice Chancellor revealed on-going academic discussions with partners in Spain and England, adding that the university is positioning itself as a hub for Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
Speaking on the fees, he described them as moderate and competitive among private universities in Abuja, with instalment payment options and fee waivers for certain categories, including indigenous students. EUN, he said, is targeting a top-five ranking in Nigeria.
“Our graduates will not leave here as just lawyers or pharmacists. They will acquire additional practical and entrepreneurial skills that make them industry-ready and globally competitive,” he said.
