He made this announcement in Abuja following the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) granting Mudiame University full-fledged status, transitioning it from a provincial designation.
Eromosele expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone, which he views as a significant step in the university's mission to connect academia with industry. He emphasized that this achievement reflects the strong academic foundation established since the university commenced operations.
“We are now fully licensed to run academic programme at Mudiame University,” Eromosele said. “This permanent licence enables us to proceed with the accreditation of all our programmes. It’s a moment of pride, as we can now expand our programmes and mission of providing specialised education to meet Nigeria’s industrial needs.”
Leveraging his extensive background in the oil and gas industry, Eromosele envisions Mudiame University as a center for technical expertise and industrial knowledge, aimed at addressing Nigeria's persistent skills shortages.
The university has strategically curated programs aimed at facilitating Nigeria's journey towards industrialization, concentrating on sectors essential for the nation's growth.
“Our goal is to be known as Nigeria’s Harvard University for industrialisation and entrepreneurship. We’re committed to creating innovative programmes that will transform Nigeria’s industrial landscape and generate employment,” Eromosele said.
He noted that this strategy is informed by his background in the oil and gas sector, where his efforts have bolstered local content capabilities, allowing Nigeria to manage domestic oil and gas construction projects more efficiently.
Mudiame University is also actively working to combat the ongoing issue of “brain drain” by providing students with distinctive international collaboration opportunities.
Eromosele mentioned that the university has reached out to embassies and formed partnerships with institutions in Europe and Canada.
“Through these collaborations, we aim to create a ‘brain recirculation’ system, where students can benefit from study programs abroad but ultimately bring their skills back to Nigeria,” he explained.
Iyawe Esosa, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Oredo federal constituency in Edo State, commented on this development, calling it a significant advancement for educational reform in Nigeria.
“This is a monumental accomplishment,” Esosa said. “My brother, Prof. Eromosele has shown remarkable dedication to advancing higher education in Edo and Nigeria at large. This permanent license signifies his commitment and proactive approach to expanding access to education, bringing more youth into the university system, and driving educational progress nationwide.”
Esosa underscored the necessity of supporting local educational institutions and urged leaders in Edo State to endorse the university’s mission to fortify the educational sector.
“Education reform is a vital part of Nigeria’s future, and today’s event reflects a positive step toward achieving that goal,” the lawmaker added.