By Safia Abdulrahman/Funmilayo Adeyemi
Al-Muhibbah Open University on Thursday launched a Career Service Centre, offering programmes designed to meet the demands of the 21st century
The centre aims to equip students with effective career development skills, ranging from basic to advanced levels.
Dr Ahmad Garba, Vice-Chancellor of the institution, said at the opening of the students’ career service unit in Abuja that the centre was established in response to the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) current curriculum requirements.
“One of the requirements is for universities to establish career service centres with 21st-century skills, including effective communication, digital literacy, and effective collaboration, among others,” he said.
Garba also announced that the institution had sought further academic collaboration with international institutions to provide opportunities for students to engage in online lectures and programme delivery.
“We seek academic collaboration through teacher exchange and student exchange programmes,” he added.
Prof. Mark Hill, a law professor from London, praised the University for being at the forefront of providing essential skills to students.
“This university will remain at the forefront, giving its students an advantage in their status and work environment where they seek employment.
“We will provide mentorship programmes and skills to groom the students.
“This is because we live in a global world, and the more we collaborate, the more we can achieve success.” (NAN)