The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Strategy
The NHEF pledges to do the following:- Develop and articulate the case for support of Nigerian universities.
- Introduce and open doors to potential supporters of the universities.
- Create public awareness for Nigerian universities.
- Raise funds on behalf of the universities.
- Oversee the use of resources through stewardship mechanisms and accountability systems.
- Train Chief Development Officers from Nigerian universities.
The origins of Nigerian higher education go back to 1934 when the British colonial government set up the Yaba Higher College. This college recorded a very high dropout rate and in 1943, the colonial government set up the Elliot Commission to advise it on the higher education needs of British West Africa.
University College was established in 1948 to award degrees from the University of London. University College continued as the only university institution in Nigeria until 1960 when Nigeria gained independence. University College is now the University of Ibadan and there are over 200 higher education institutions in Nigeria today.