Nigeria
Our relationship with Nigeria
The University of Sheffield has a long established relationship with Nigeria. The first known Nigerian graduate of Sheffield graduated from us in 1950 and there are now over 300 known graduates of the University of Sheffield living in Nigeria.
Some well-known alumni include:
- Dr Abolaji Ajenifuja, OFR, (1959), a consultant Physician and Paediatrician at the University of Ibadan
- Professor Lateef Salako CON, NNOM, (1969), an Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Ibadan
- Professor Tolu Olukayode Odugbemi, (1978), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos
- Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria (Honorary Degree holder)
We are delighted that you are interested in following in this tradition of excellence.
Information for Nigerian students
We have a lot of specific information for students from Nigeria including:
You may have already met us during one of the many visits we make to Nigeria throughout the year. If you haven't met us yet, then we hope you will.
NCUK and the University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield welcomes NCUK students from all over the world, including Nigeria. Find out more about NCUK and the University of Sheffield on our NCUK web pages here.
Questions?
If you have any questions which are not answered through our website, or to order a University of Sheffield prospectus, please contact our West Africa Regional Officer:
The University of Sheffield West Africa Office is based in Lagos, Nigeria
Ask Sheffield
An alternative to contacting our representatives in Nigeria is to use our frequently asked questions database, Ask Sheffield – this has answers to most of the questions we receive.
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