Babcock commits to producing industry-ready graduates

The President/Vice Chancellor, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, disclosed this during courtesy visits to Lagos Television (LTV) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), as part of efforts to align academic training with industry expectations.

Ojewole said the initiative is driven by the university’s vision to nurture graduates capable of research-driven innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness.

According to him, sustained collaboration between higher institutions and industry remains critical to preparing students for contemporary workplace realities.

“We want our students to gain practical industry exposure while still in school,” he said. “Such engagement will help bridge the gap between theory and practice and ensure that our graduates are well prepared for life beyond the classroom.”

The don, accompanied by the Associate Vice President, Communication, Media and Branding, Dr  Babafemi Akintayo, and other senior officials, held discussions with the General Manager of Lagos Television, Mrs. Adesola Kosoko, and members of her management team.

Kosoko welcomed the university’s delegation and expressed LTV’s willingness to collaborate in training and mentoring future media professionals through structured industry engagement.

Beyond internship opportunities, the university is also expanding its academic framework to incorporate professional certifications and capacity-building programmes aimed at improving graduates’ visibility and employability in both local and global markets.

The initiative, it noted, forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen town-and-gown relationships and reposition its graduates for leadership, innovation, and societal impact.