In a landmark move set to reshape Nigeria’s educational and innovative landscape, the Federal Government has officially approved the establishment of the World Innovators University Institute (WIU-Institute) in Lagos.
The approval marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation-driven growth, strengthen human capital, and position the nation as a global hub for research, education, and knowledge management.
The WIU-Institute is an initiative of the World Innovators University (WIU®), the world’s leading lifelong learning institution in partnership with the World Innovators and Education Management Organization (WIEMO), the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM), and the Chartered Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM).
Envisioned as a world-class academic, research, and development center, the Institute will serve as the operational hub for the Global Centre for Innovation and Knowledge Management (GCIKM).
It will deliver cutting-edge, multidisciplinary programmes designed to foster innovation, build leadership capacity, and bridge critical knowledge gaps across sectors and disciplines.
Through a dynamic blend of online, in-class, and hybrid learning models, the WIU-Institute will offer training, mentorship, talent development, idea incubation, and enterprise acceleration initiatives.
Speaking on the development, Prof. Dr. Christian Harrison, a member of the WIU International Advisory Board, highlighted that the approval aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s National Development Plan.
He described it as a bold step towards fostering educational reform, promoting innovation, and enhancing global competitiveness.
Provost of World Innovators University, Prof. Dr. Ashok Gupta, described the government’s approval as “Defining moment” for the institution’s mission to democratize innovation and knowledge.
Headquartered in Lagos, the WIU-Institute plans to expand its reach through future satellite centres across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, ensuring greater national access and impact.
