The Federal Government will on Monday, July 28, 2025, unveil Diaspora BRIDGE, a strategic digital platform designed to connect Nigerian academics and professionals in the diaspora with universities and research institutions across the country.
This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to boost research output, foster academic collaboration, and strengthen institutional capacity by leveraging the expertise of Nigerians abroad.
According to a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, the launch will take place at the State House, Abuja, and will be presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa.
Diaspora BRIDGE, an acronym for Bridging Research, Innovation, Development, and Global Engagement, will enable registered diaspora professionals to showcase their specialisations and connect directly with Nigerian tertiary institutions. Local universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and research bodies will also indicate specific areas of need to initiate structured, demand-driven partnerships that address critical gaps.
The Ministry noted that the platform integrates tools for virtual collaboration, academic matching, and project tracking, and will interface seamlessly with existing systems such as the Tertiary Education Research Applications System (TERAS) to ensure transparency, alignment, and measurable impact.
Ultimately, Diaspora BRIDGE is expected to foster long-term, knowledge-driven partnerships that advance Nigeria’s national goals in education, research, and innovation.
The launch will be live-streamed on select TV stations. Further information, including registration procedures, will be available on the official website: www.diaspora-bridge.ng after the llaunc.
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