By Bimbola Oyesola
The University of Bolton has formed a partnership with the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, to help integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into its operations and academic programmes.
The partnership, according to the parties, is to further boost employability of the graduates of the institution.
The agreements, signed under the leadership of the University of Bolton’s president and vice chancellor, Professor George Holmes, DL, and supported by the head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things, Dr. Celestine Iwendi, represents a significant stride in academic collaboration.
Iwendi noted that the AI-driven research and innovation will position OAU at the forefront of technological advancement in Africa.
“A landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with the OAU with our university and I’m happy that it is going to impact not only the institution but the entire Nigeria positively,” he said.
This collaboration, according to the OAU vice chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, aims to address critical challenges in Nigeria’s educational and socio-economic sectors.
“We believe this will further enhance both institutions’ global influence and we are excited about it,” he said.
OAU is second best ranking university in Nigeria.