Wigwe University Staff and Students Embark on Academic Exchange Visit to UNIPORTThe University of Port Harcourt welcomed staff and students from Wigwe University in a one-day academic exchange visit designed to foster collaboration, experience-sharing, and mutual learning between the two institutions. The delegation, which comprised members of the College of Arts at Wigwe University, was received warmly by the management and academic community of UNIPORT.
The engagement focused on facilitating direct interaction between staff and students from both universities. As part of the visit, the Wigwe University team embarked on a comprehensive tour of the University of Port Harcourt’s departments, teaching facilities, and ongoing academic activities. The visit offered them an opportunity to gain insights into UNIPORT’s academic environment, instructional approaches, and infrastructural strengths.
Vice Chancellor Professor Owunari Georgewill expressed his appreciation for the visit, describing it as a welcome initiative that promotes academic cooperation and institutional partnerships. He noted that such interactions are essential for benchmarking educational practices, strengthening inter-university relations, and enhancing the overall quality of higher education in Nigeria.
The staff and students of Wigwe University engaged in meaningful conversations with their counterparts, sharing experiences, exploring teaching methodologies, and learning about the academic culture at UNIPORT. The visit not only highlighted the hospitality of the host institution but also underscored the importance of building bridges between newer and more established universities in the country.
The University of Port Harcourt wished the Wigwe University team the very best and expressed hope that the experience would positively impact their academic journey. This visit marks yet another step in UNIPORT’s commitment to fostering national academic integration and collaboration across Nigeria’s higher education sector.
