Mujaheed Nuhu (NHEF Scholar ’16) earned a scholarship to pursue his master’s degree in Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. He obtained a Bachelor’s of Engineering -Water Resources and Environmental Engineering – from Ahmadu Bello University. He graduated as the top scholar in his graduating class. During his NHEF interview, Mujaheed referred to his acceptance into the

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation held its inaugural essay competition in February 2015. The competition is aimed at harnessing young minds on issues of vital importance to Nigeria’s development. We received a lot of entries based on the topic of the recently concluded essay writing contest which was “ The Role of Higher Education in Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria”.

The 2024 NHEF Higher Education Forum represents a critical step towards addressing the myriad challenges facing Nigerian higher education and transforming them into opportunities for growth and excellence. By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and developing actionable strategies, the forum will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria. It is an invitation to all stakeholders to join hands in this transformative journey and contribute to building a resilient, innovative, and inclusive higher education system.