The Federal Government has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Nile University of Nigeria for the take-off of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in September this year.
The Minister of Aviation Sen Hadi Sirika signed on behalf of the Federal Government while the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dilli Dogo signed on behalf of Nile University on Wednesday in Abuja.
The minister in a statement by Odutayo Oluseyi said they are partnering with Nile University of Nigeria in accordance to convention, norm and practice of the Nigerian University Commission, for support and take off of the University with the core mandate of aerospace aviation and aeronautical science.
Siraka said the University will be run on dual mode (Hybrid) physical and virtual beginning with Bsc Aviation Business, and Bsc Meteorology.
He assured all that following the NUC approval, a Master of Science in Aviation Management will commence in the University.
Speaking further, he said the take-off and governing of the University will be through public and private sector arrangement and in the long run would become fully private.
He explained that the MoU will enable Nile University to provide the attention and research support for the take-off of the undergraduate programme for the first two years as provided by the NUC convention and practice.
The Nile University of Nigeria Vice Chancellor Prof. Dilli Dogo, said Nile university is privileged and indeed pleased to be part of the MoU and is looking forward to actively participate in the delivery of this brand-new university which will impact positively on Nigeria and the African continent.
