The University of Lagos Management, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, played host to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Nigeria, Jen Ole Bach Hansen and the Danish Consul-General in Lagos, Jette Bjerrum. The visit marked a significant step towards fostering international collaboration and enriching students’ academic and cultural experiences.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Professor Bola Oboh, along with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Muyiwa Falaiye; Registrar, Mrs. Abosede Wickliffe and Director, Academic Planning, Professor Mathew Ilori; received the delegation on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor; Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS.
Professor Oboh expressed enthusiasm about building a long-term relationship between UNILAG and Danish institutions. Highlighting the University’s ongoing efforts to internationalize its curriculum and increase opportunities for students as well as faculty through strategic partnerships, she reterated UNILAG’s commitment to research in food security in urban spaces, renewable energy and other solution-driven efforts through the various innovation hubs and Centres of Excellence on campus.
Similarly, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Muyiwa Falaiye pointed out collaborative prospects in the areas of Arts and African Studies.
Professors Oboh and Falaiye assured of the University’s readiness to initiate projects which would foster innovation and build stronger ties between UNILAG and Denmark.
In his remarks, the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria; Jen Ole Bach Hansen acknowledged the serenity and warm ambience on the UNILAG Campus.
While applauding UNILAG’s commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity, the Diplomat emphasized Denmark’s readiness to deepen its diplomatic engagements in Africa, with Nigeria as the regional hub. He said the goal is to facilitate collaborations between universities in Nigeria and Denmark, create opportunities for students’/faculty exchange and scale up existing MoU between UNILAG and any university in Denmark.
Also in her remarks, the Danish Consul-General in Lagos, Jette Bjerrum said the diplomatic visit aimed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, arts, and cultural exchange.
The meeting as brokered by the Sustainable Value Chains Advisor, Denmark in Nigeria and UNILAG Alumnae, Tumi Onamade, saw both parties rising with a resolve to explore potential areas of partnership, with particular emphasis on student exchange, research collaboration and the promotion of creative arts.
Report: Gbenga Gbelee
Photography: Ayomide Oloyede
