The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has been appointed to the International Advisory Committee (IAC) by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom. The QAA, which is an independent charity dedicated to improving standards in higher education, praised Maiyaki’s professional achievements. Eduardo Ramos, Director of International and Professional Services for Higher Education at the QAA, highlighted Maiyaki’s extensive experience at the NUC and his notable accomplishments since taking office as Acting Executive Secretary. These include approving Transnational Education (TNE) guidelines and Quality Assurance in Nigeria, aligning with the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). Maiyaki, who was appointed recently, coinciding with the licensing of two new private universities by NUC and the facilitation of the first four Private Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Universities in Nigeria, aims to tackle issues of fairness and accessibility in university education. The QAA is renowned globally for its expertise in quality assurance and is trusted by educational institutions and regulatory bodies. The agency’s International Advisory Committee (IAC) comprises distinguished experts advising various international initiatives, including partnerships, accreditation, and consultancy activities. The head of NUC expressed enthusiasm for the chance to contribute to enhancing higher education through partnerships and collaborations, not only in the UK but also across Africa and globally.
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