Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Perry Calderwood, has said that Nigerian students studying in Canada are worthy ambassadors of their country, saying as at 2014, over 8,600 Nigerians were studying in Canada.
The envoy made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the official inauguration of the 12th Canada Education Fair in the country.
'Canada has thriving relations with Nigeria and one of our most
interesting areas of engagement is the education sector", the envoy
said, adding that Nigerians are one of the fastest growing groups of
students who go to study in Canada - representing the 8th largest source
of foreign students.
He added that the presence of Nigerian students in many parts of Canada
and its educational institutions has enriched the society.
'Generally well-regarded, Nigerian students in Canada are worthy
ambassadors of their country. They enrich Canada’s educational
institutions and each of them represents a new link between our two
countries that helps to build further the ties that unite us', he added.
He stated further that the High Commission is committed to facilitating
increased educational partnerships with Nigeria, which he said can
include joint research projects, curriculum development and also
technical and vocational training.
He promised that the High Commission Service will work with the
Colleges & Institutes, Canada (CICan), to host a seminar in Lagos on
possible partnerships in technical and vocational education.
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