Oyo State Governor, H.E. Seyi Makinde, will deliver a keynote address at the International Education/Study Abroad Fair 2025 in Ibadan on February 21st, as his administration is determined to tap into global future opportunities and attract investors in the diaspora to invest in the rapidly developing education sector in the State.
Other dignitaries expected to speak at the one-day conference include the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Global Engagement at INTI International University, Professor Goh Khang Wen, and Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, DAAD Programme Officer for Nigeria, Dr. Fortune Agbele, Dr. Debo Akande, Executive Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on International cooperation and Development and among others.
Newsmen gathered that the Study Abroad International Education Conference will be held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
According to a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the host and Partnership Executive Director of the event, Lady Tolu Eledan, the Conference with the theme “Global Mastery, Local Impact: Empowering Minds Through International Education” is aimed at bringing together renowned institutions, experts, decision-makers, and key influencers in the field of international education from around the world to exchange their ideas and knowledge in discussing the challenges and opportunities in the education sector.
She emphasized that the conference will focus on empowering aspiring students to make their education study plans.
Lady Eledan affirmed that the Study Abroad Fair & International Education Conference will also unite a global consortium of universities, institutions, and expert consultants under one roof, providing valuable information on educational opportunities and creating a gateway to a world of educational possibilities for students, researchers, and other stakeholders.
She stressed that Governor Makinde is keen on promoting collaboration in the global education community and showcasing Oyo State’s academic excellence that ensures equitable quality education where all acquire skills needed to promote sustainable development.
It is evident that global education transformation lies at the heart of Governor Makinde, which made him allocate the largest share to the sector in the 2025 budget in compliance with UNESCO’s SDG goals.
“The governor intends to use the conference as a platform to achieve global partnerships and cooperation to revive the education system, make the state an education destination hub in Nigeria, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” she added.
She noted that with a vibrant state population of youth, there is more to benefit from education, which implies a boost in economic growth and revenue generation for the state.
“The International Education conference will allow Governor Makinde to showcase the government’s efforts in the development of the education sector in Oyo State,” she added.
