The event which had the school's Pro Vice Chancellor(Teaching and Learning),notable personalites such as Prof.Andy Downton in attendance and the representative of Student Services/International Student Support Office,Andy Gale was well attended.The Nigerian High Commissioner,Dr Dalhatu Tarfida who was unavoidably absent due to another function was represented by Mr Simon Ogah,Minister and Head Information in the Nigerian High Commission,UK.
Led by their President Damilare,the Students who were descibed as very well behaved and hardworking by Prof.Downton, engaged Hon Abike fully after her speech in the question and answer session.
De MOntfort University with hundreds of Nigerians which include Lecturers and Students at all levels we gathered has a conducive environment for Students of diverse races.
De Montfort University is a public research and teaching university situated in the medieval Old Town of Leicester, England, adjacent to the River Soar and the Leicester Castle Gardens. 40% of the university's research was deemed 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the United Kingdom Research Assessment Exercise, highlighting particular strength in English literature, where it equalled the University of Cambridge.[3] The university has the second highest number of National Teaching Fellows of all UK universities.The school was established in 1870 as Leiseter School of Arts but gained University status in 1992.
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