Curriculum transformation in Nigerian universities gets a boost as UK-funded project selects EKSU and Babcock to promote entrepreneurship and peacebuilding
Curriculum transformation in Nigerian universities is receiving a major lift as Ekiti State University and Babcock University have been selected for a British Council-funded project to embed entrepreneurship, circular economy, and peacebuilding in academic programmes.
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The project is led by Dr Olushola Kolawole, a lecturer at the University of Bradford, UK, specialising in Business Data Analytics and Circular Economy.
According to him, this initiative is designed to align Africa’s educational system with global trends in sustainability and innovation.
Speaking at a recent workshop in Lagos themed “Curriculum Development on Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy and Peace Building in Nigeria”, Kolawole emphasised the urgency of preparing Nigerian students for modern challenges.
“We must equip the next generation with the tools to build resilient economies, promote peace, and champion sustainability,” he said. “This project is a significant step toward that future.”
The curriculum transformation in Nigerian universities is expected to support interdisciplinary learning, promote sustainable business practices, and cultivate a culture of peacebuilding among youth.
The workshop brought together education stakeholders, curriculum experts, and scholars to draft academic frameworks that reflect current realities while being locally relevant.
As part of the initiative, both participating universities will receive academic resources, including textbooks and teaching materials, tailored to the newly developed themes.
Kolawole is collaborating with a distinguished academic team including Prof Kenneth Omeje (International University, UK), Dr Joseph Danquah (University of Bradford), Prof Taiwo Owoeye (EKSU), and Prof Adesoga Adefulu (Babcock).
A forthcoming textbook co-edited by Kolawole and Omeje will feature real-life African case studies, offering students and lecturers practical applications of global theories within a local context.
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The curriculum transformation in Nigerian universities is also seen as a strategic move to internationalise Nigerian higher education and promote global academic partnerships.
