SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu traveled to Africa from July 11 to 23, helping lead a high-level delegation to Kenya, Rwanda and his homeland of Nigeria as part of the SUNY Africa Initiative — a system-wide effort to deepen strategic educational, economic and cultural partnerships across the continent.
The two-week journey included visits to Nairobi, Kigali and Lagos, aiming to bolster SUNY’s presence in Africa by advancing academic collaborations, student recruitment, study abroad opportunities, joint research initiatives and workforce development.
“This was a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and explore prospects in rapidly emerging regions with large, youthful populations eager for international education and global opportunities,” President Nwosu said. “Returning to my homeland and visiting other places to share stories of success and the opportunities available through SUNY and Oswego was deeply meaningful. Meeting so many bright students, dedicated teachers, and welcoming administrators and officials made the experience unforgettable.”
President Nwosu was joined by key administrators, including SUNY Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and President of the Research Foundation Melur Ramasubramanian, SUNY Polytechnic Institute President Winston Oluwole (Wole) Soboyejo and SUNY Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
