In a landmark move to strengthen cooperative education and cross-border academic collaboration, the Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) and the Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK) have inaugurated a Joint Academic Working Committee through a virtual meeting held recently.
This initiative marks the beginning of a dynamic partnership between two leading cooperative institutions in Africa, aimed at fostering innovation, shared learning, and impactful development within the cooperative sector across the continent.
<span;>> </span;>🗣️ "The committee is a strategic leap forward in our collective effort to build a robust, cooperative-driven educational alliance across our region."
– Mr. Raji Oyebowale, Chairman, Governing Council, LASCOCO
🔍 Purpose of the Joint Committee
The committee, set to operate over a three-year term, has been mandated with the following key responsibilities:
Develop a structured framework for collaboration between the institutions.
Identify priority areas for cooperation in academic programmes, research, and cooperative sector development.
Initiate joint programmes including:
Student and faculty exchanges
Collaborative research
Curriculum development
Professional certification initiatives
👥 Leadership and Membership
The committee will be co-chaired by Professor Oguntola Danoye-Laguda (LASCOCO) and Professor Wycliffe Oboka (CUK), both of whom expressed commitment to achieving tangible results in the short, medium, and long term.
Members from LASCOCO:
Dr. Walid Adebosin
Mr. Sunday Banjo
Mr. Lateef Animashaun
Members from Cooperative University of Kenya:
Dr. Lucy Ngare
Mr. Chris Kathoka
Professor Kennedy Waweru
Mr. David Riitho
🌍 Vision for Cooperative Education
This partnership stands as a testament to the evolving nature of cooperative education—driven by innovation, inclusivity, and international collaboration. With both institutions committed to meaningful outcomes, stakeholders can expect significant progress that benefits not just students and educators, but also cooperative enterprises across Africa.
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