MAAUN Group of Universities and Seneca Canada Unite to Drive Global Higher Education
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi
September 6, 2025
In a bold move that underscores Africa’s rising role in shaping the future of global education, the MAAUN Group of Universities led by fiubdwe and president Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo; has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seneca Polytechnic, Canada.
The agreement, signed on Thursday, establishes a strategic framework for online English language training, student and faculty exchange, joint research, and capacity building, setting a new benchmark for international academic collaboration.
The MoU was formally endorsed by Professor Gwarzo and David Agnew, President of Seneca Polytechnic, signaling what both parties described as a “transformative partnership” for advancing innovation in higher education.
A Vision Beyond Borders
The MAAUN Group, which includes Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (Maradi), and Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (Kano), Franco-British International University (Kaduna) and the Canadian University of Nigeria (Abuja), has long championed the cause of educational internationalization.
For Prof. Gwarzo, this agreement is not just a document but a strategic leap forward:
“This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to building bridges across continents, ensuring that African students and faculty are not only part of global conversations in research and innovation but are also leading them,” he said.
What the MoU Covers
The collaboration spans multiple areas, including online english language training: tailored to prepare MAAUN students for global academic opportunities and students mobility and exchange creating pathways for students to continue their education at Seneca.
Other involves Flfaculty and staff development offering education consultancy, collaborative program development, and capacity-building initiatives; and joint recruitment enhancing opportunities for African students to access Seneca and Canadian higher education.
Furthermore, the research and innovation support that lead to opening new avenues for joint academic projects and knowledge exchange also unfolded.
Redefining Africa’s Global Academic Standing
Experts say the MoU signals a larger movement with African universities shifting from being knowledge consumers to knowledge producers. By linking African institutions with global counterparts, leaders like Prof. Gwarzo are reimagining the role of education in addressing 21st-century challenges.
Building a Future of Shared Innovation
The MAAUN-Seneca agreement reflects a broader trend of cross-continental alliances that blend Africa’s youthful population and entrepreneurial drive with advanced research systems in the West.
Prof. Gwarzo noted that the partnership would “lay a strong foundation for long-term cooperation in teaching, research, and innovation,” stressing that the ultimate beneficiaries would be students who gain access to world-class education without borders.
With this MoU, MAAUN Group of Universities has once again positioned itself as a trailblazer in international higher education innovation, reaffirming Prof. Gwarzo’s vision of turning African institutions into global hubs of knowledge, creativity, and leadership.
