By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

ILE-IFE – Nigerian professionals in Egypt have inaugurated a learning and development centre at Obafemi Awolowo University to enhance agricultural practices and trade.

The initiative, led by the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Egypt (APNEG), established the Benedict Oramah Learning and Development (BOLD) Centre within the Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture. The centre is equipped with ICT facilities to foster international collaboration and support young entrepreneurs.

Prof. Benedict Oramah, in whose honour the centre is named, described it as a platform to promote learning and empower youth. “APNEG used this centre to convey its commitment to education and learning. It is an avenue to reach and empower young people,” he said.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of OAU, Honourable Adejare Bello, commended the initiative, noting that partnerships between government, private individuals, and organisations strengthen education and development.

He further highlighted that the launch of the OAU-AFREXIM Institute for AfCFTA Studies would support the centre’s objectives by developing manpower to advance the single unified African market.