Babcock University Deepens Industry Collaboration To Enhance Graduate Employability

Babcock University has reinforced its commitment to producing globally relevant and industry-ready graduates through strengthened partnerships with key professional and media institutions.

The President/Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Afolarin Ojewole, made this known during his visit to both Lagos Television (LTV) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), as part of efforts to align academic training with industry expectations.

Ojewole says the initiative is driven by the University’s vision to nurture graduates capable of research-driven innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness.

According to him, sustained collaboration between higher institutions and industry remains critical to preparing students for contemporary workplace realities.

“We want our students to gain practical industry exposure while still in school,” he said. “Such engagement will help bridge the gap between theory and practice and ensure that our graduates are well prepared for life beyond the classroom.”

The Vice Chancellor, accompanied by the Associate Vice President, Communication, Media and Branding, Dr. Babafemi Akintayo, and other senior officials, held discussions with the General Manager of Lagos Television, Mrs. Adesola Kosoko, and members of her management team.

Kosoko welcomed the University’s delegation and expressed LTV’s willingness to collaborate in training and mentoring future media professionals through structured industry engagement.

Beyond internship opportunities, Babcock University is also expanding its academic framework to incorporate professional certifications and capacity-building programmes aimed at improving graduates’ visibility and employability in both local and global markets.

The initiative, the University noted, forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen town-and-gown relationships and reposition its graduates for leadership, innovation, and societal impact.

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The Babcock University President/Vice-Chancellor Professor Afolarin Ojewole and the General Manager of LTV, Mrs. Adesola Kosoko with other senior officers of the LTV and Babcock University.