July 11 - 18, 2010
Organized by CDPGS - NIDOA NJ
Following the decision of members of the Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Schools (CDPGS) in Nigeria to visit New Jersey in July 2010 to follow up on the on-going discussion on transforming education in Nigeria , a concept of the visit is outlined.
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Below are some of the programs and events planned for the one-week summit and many more...
To deliberate with members of NIDOA and alumni of Nigerian Universities in North America on how Nigerians in the Diaspora could partner with CDPGS in Nigeria in the development of programs and activities that would facilitate the transformation of education and research in Nigeria from the current parlous and unacceptable state into a vibrant and purpose driven enterprise.
To explore the possibilities of establishing linkages with Universities in America with a view to enhancing Research and Training capacities and capabilities in Nigerian Universities.
To meet with alumni of various Nigerian Universities who are resident in the North America with a view to stimulating the desire to contribute to the development of their alma mata intellectually, materially, financially and in other positive ways.