The University of Abuja has actually signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Brazil, to enhance scholastic and professional cooperation between the two institutions.
The agreement was formalised in BrasÃlia on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by the Rector of the Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Professor Adriana dos Santos Marmori Lima, and the Director of Improvement and International Linkages of the University of Abuja, Professor Olanrewaju Aladeitan, who signed on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Teacher Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi.
Under the agreement, both institutions will promote staff and trainee exchange programs, joint research study initiatives, short-term training chances, and the sharing of scholastic publications, teaching products, and other scholarly resources.
Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Teacher Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, explained the MoU as a strategic step towards broadening the institution’s international scholastic network.
“This contract with the Universidade do Estado da Bahia will produce excellent opportunities for students and personnel of both organizations,” he stated. “We anticipate productive partnership that will benefit both organizations through strong scholastic exchange and cooperation.”
The current collaboration comes as the University of Abuja continues to expand its global partnerships, with 4 additional Brazilian universities currently in talks with the institution on possible areas of scholastic cooperation.