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Nigeria’s women vice-chancellors: I know what it’s like to be one, and why there are so few

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The secretary-general of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria recently disclosed that only 38 women have been vice-chancellors of universities in Nigeria since 1960, out of more than 720 in total. The Conversation Africa asked Ekanem Braide, the Nigerian Academy of Science president and a former vice-chancellor, why this is so and how the country can have more women as university heads. Why are there so few female vice-chancellors in Nigeria?As in other professions, the early career years of young academics in universities coincide with marriage and having children.

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The secretary-general of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria recently disclosed that only 38 women have been vice-chancellors of universities in Nigeria since 1960, out of more than 720 in total. The Conversation Africa asked Ekanem Braide, the Nigerian Academy of Science president and a former vice-chancellor, why this is so and how the country can have more women as university heads.

Why are there so few female vice-chancellors in Nigeria?

  • As in other professions, the early career years of young academics in universities coincide with marriage and having children.
  • Most young female academics have to take care of young families, teach, conduct research, publish and generally struggle to climb the academic ladder.
  • Discrimination against women and under-representation of women in leadership positions are deeply rooted in cultural beliefs, values, traditions and attitudes.
  • In my experience, the belief in male supremacy and female subordination remains dominant.
  • Higher value is therefore attached to the boy over the girl even by highly educated men and women.

You have been a VC twice. How did that come about?

  • I did not apply for the position of vice-chancellor in both instances.
  • In 2004, I was invited by Donald Duke, governor of Cross River State, to head the new Cross River University of Technology.
  • I was again invited to serve as pioneer vice-chancellor of Federal University, Lafia and I served from 2011 to 2016.

What advice do you have for women wanting to be a VC in Nigeria?


Female academics who aspire to become vice-chancellors should:
set a personal goal and plan to achieve it
prepare a convincing plan for the university, making it clear what they want to achieve as vice-chancellor
serve well in any position so their name comes to mind
be confident
undergo leadership training
study and be conversant with all mandatory documents guiding operations in the university
be familiar with the roles of the National Universities Commission, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Federal Ministry of Education and other departments and agencies in the university system
apply and prepare adequately for the interview.

How can Nigeria have more female vice-chancellors?

  • Men and women should just change their mindset about women.
  • There are many women who are qualified to serve as vice-chancellors in Nigeria.
  • Second, the government at national and state levels, as well as private proprietors, should consider and appoint women to lead universities.


Ekanem Braide does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Education Startup Campus.edu Opens Enrollment with $29 Million in Funding

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Tuition for these programs is offered at less than the maximum Pell Grant award, enabling many students to forgo out-of-pocket tuition expenses.

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  • Tuition for these programs is offered at less than the maximum Pell Grant award, enabling many students to forgo out-of-pocket tuition expenses.
  • “Campus is about maximizing access to world-class education regardless of one’s background or household income.
  • “Higher education has failed to serve too many students for far too long,” said Jason Citron, CEO and founder of Discord.
  • Campus blends the best parts of traditional and online education, and combines that with the skills and support that today's students want and need.”

Genius Group Launches California Business School and GeniusU Global Entrepreneur Program featuring NY Times Bestselling Authors

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Students in this MBA program will also have special access to a Global Entrepreneur Program, featuring New York Times Bestselling Authors in leadership, marketing, technology and entrepreneurship.

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  • Students in this MBA program will also have special access to a Global Entrepreneur Program, featuring New York Times Bestselling Authors in leadership, marketing, technology and entrepreneurship.
  • The newly established California Business School will serve as UAV’s business school and continue to offer UAV’s business degrees at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
  • Genius Group has teamed up with three New York Times Bestselling Authors with global followings across multiple disciplines to offer their entrepreneur coursework and content in an exclusive relationship to students and graduates of UAV’s California Business School.
  • In addition to an MBA awarded by UAV’s California Business School, students that successfully complete the Global Entrepreneur Program will also obtain an Entrepreneur Certificate awarded by Genius University.

Contribution from Anonymous Donor Establishes The University of Arizona Global Campus Student Relief Fund

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC or University) has received a $25,000 donation from an anonymous donor to establish the UAGC Student Relief Fund for students identified as having extreme financial hardship that places their educational goals at risk.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC or University) has received a $25,000 donation from an anonymous donor to establish the UAGC Student Relief Fund for students identified as having extreme financial hardship that places their educational goals at risk.
  • The University hopes that this contribution will encourage others to donate to the UAGC Student Relief Fund as well.
  • The UAGC Student Relief Fund will give students who demonstrate extreme financial hardship the chance to reach their educational goals.
  • The University of Arizona Global Campus ("Global Campus" or "UAGC") is an independent university that is operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona.

Andersen and The University of San Francisco (USF) Expand Partnership to Create New Enterprise MBA Program Especially for Andersen Employees

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Andersen the leader in tax, valuation, financial advisory, and related consulting services and The University of San Francisco (USF) have extended their partnership to create The Enterprise MBA program, in which eligible Andersen employees can earn an MBA in three to five years, fully-funded by Andersen on behalf of its employees.

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  • Andersen the leader in tax, valuation, financial advisory, and related consulting services and The University of San Francisco (USF) have extended their partnership to create The Enterprise MBA program, in which eligible Andersen employees can earn an MBA in three to five years, fully-funded by Andersen on behalf of its employees.
  • The new program is available to employees of Andersen member firms and collaborating firms, starting with U.S. employees and rolling out worldwide in 2023.
  • Full- and part-time Andersen employees from senior associates to partners regardless of tenure are eligible for the program.
  • USF welcomed 14 new Andersen students to the program in November 2022 and is targeting another 25-50 for January.

Register Now for the University of Arizona Global Campus MBA Speaker Series: Why Companies Are Investing in their Employees' MBA Degrees

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Join the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Forbes School of Business and TechnologyMBA Speaker Series for a revealing discussion on Why Companies are Investing in their Employees'MBA Degrees.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Join the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Forbes School of Business and TechnologyMBA Speaker Series for a revealing discussion on Why Companies are Investing in their Employees'MBA Degrees.
  • "My motivation to pursue an MBA degree was founded in the desire for personal accomplishment," said Kyra Treible, UAGC MBA graduate and roundtable panelist.
  • Roundtable panelist, Ivana Bajet, an administrative fellow with a national healthcare company, completed her MBA degree at UAGC in 2021.
  • The University of Arizona Global Campus ("Global Campus" or "UAGC") is an independent university that is operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona.

New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Department Presents ‘The Addams Family’ at Battery Park Campus in NYC

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Musical Theatre Department proudly presents its 2022 Fall Musical, The Addams Family, at their Battery Park (New York City) campus from Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20, 2022 .

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Musical Theatre Department proudly presents its 2022 Fall Musical, The Addams Family, at their Battery Park (New York City) campus from Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20, 2022 .
  • The young man meets the Addams family on one fateful night when both collide in a hysterical, spooky evening of theatre.
  • Schneider says, I am so excited to bring this revised version of The Addams Family to New York City.
  • The Musical Theatre Department at New York Film Academy offers unparalleled professional training, experience, and preparation for musical theatre performers.

New York Film Academy Launches New Online MA in Entrepreneurial Producing and Innovation Degree Program

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

New York, NY, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Summer, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) launches its unique and first online WSCUC-accredited Master of Arts (MA) in Entrepreneurial Producing and Innovation degree program .

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Summer, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) launches its unique and first online WSCUC-accredited Master of Arts (MA) in Entrepreneurial Producing and Innovation degree program .
  • The NYFA Online MA in Entrepreneurial Producing and Innovation is a three-semester, fully online degree program designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge they may use to excel in the 21st Century media landscape.
  • The Online MA in Entrepreneurial Producing and Innovation degree is a ground-breaking masters program.
  • Students can learn more about the new program by visiting New York Film Academys Online MA in Entrepreneurial Producing and Innovation degree page or by submitting a request for information .

The University of Arizona Global Campus Receives National Accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program

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Monday, October 10, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Bachelor of Science degree program in Information Technology in the UAGC Forbes School of Business and Technology has been accredited by the ComputingAccreditation Commission of ABET (previously known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Bachelor of Science degree program in Information Technology in the UAGC Forbes School of Business and Technology has been accredited by the ComputingAccreditation Commission of ABET (previously known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
  • Recognized throughout the world, ABET is the global accreditor of more than 4,300 college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
  • The University of Arizona Global Campus ("Global Campus" or "UAGC") is an independent university that is operated in affiliation with theUniversity of Arizona.
  • ABET is a specialized accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

San Joaquin Valley College Celebrates 45th Anniversary

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

VISALIA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC), a family-owned college that provides a career-focused curriculum for students, ispleased to announce its 45th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, from 9am 12pm at the SJVC Visalia campus located at 8344 W. Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291.

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  • VISALIA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC), a family-owned college that provides a career-focused curriculum for students, ispleased to announce its 45th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, from 9am 12pm at the SJVC Visalia campus located at 8344 W. Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291.
  • San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is an accredited private college that provides career-focused curriculum and instruction to its students.
  • San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org .
  • Questions or requests to review documents pertaining to accreditation should be directed to Crystal G. VanderTuig, Accreditation Liaison Officer San Joaquin Valley College, 3828 W. Caldwell Ave. Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 734-9000, [email protected] .