Oxford and Cambridge Club of Nigeria has concluded plans to launch the 2018 endowment initiative that can allow qualified Nigerians to attend Oxford or Cambridge University.
In discussing the Oxford and Cambridge Club of Nigeria, the President, Dr Timi Austen-Peters stated, “it is a non-profit association consisting of alumni from the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge who are either of Nigerian descent or currently living in Nigeria.”
Over 30 years in the past the Club was established by a group of outstanding Nigerians who attended both of the 2 Universities and wished to create a discussion board to encourage social, financial and mental debates in Nigeria.
Throughout the 12 months the Club hosts occasions, which anybody can attend, starting from the May Ball (historically held in June) and the Spring Lecture.
“More recently, we have added the Oxbridge Debate to our annual schedule,” he talked about.
“This year in particular, we intend to use the May Ball, which will be held Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 to launch an endowment initiative that will enable qualified Nigerians to attend Oxford or Cambridge as we believe limited resources need not be a barrier to academic development. Money from the fund will also be used to upgrade the infrastructure of two chosen public primary schools every year.”
“2018 promises to be an exciting year for the Club with a mixture of intellectual, business and social events to look forward to,” he stated, “as the Club continues to build a reputation for intellectual thought leadership, attracting leaders from the business” he additionally stated.