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. The university has the second highest number of National Teaching Fellows of all UK universities. The school was established in 1870 as Leicester School of Arts but gained University status in 1992.The School seems to be enjoying a bit of spotlight lately as Honourable Abike of the Nigerian House Of Representatives visited recently and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will be joining the Queen to visit De Montfort come the 8th of March, 2012.
Nigerian students of De Montfort University, Leicester and a few others from neighbouring cities played host to Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman, House Committee on diaspora affairs penultimate Friday in a Lecture organised by the Nigerian Students Society of the school. Abike, who just a day before was one of the Speakers at the BEN TV security conference in London spoke on the theme, Nigeria, a country of paradox: antecedent, apposition and way forward. The event which had the school's Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), notable personalities such as Professor 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.
As for the Royals, as earlier stated, The Duchess of Cambridge will join the Queen on the start of her Diamond jubilee tour in Leicester, accompanied by the duke of Edinburgh. The royals will watch a play presented by students of the school among other duties.It is the first stop of a country –wide tour that will finish on July 25.
Meanwhile, some Nigerian Students have been commenting on the visits:
Damilare Akintade:I believe the visit of Hon.Abike Dabiri is an honour to DMU Nigerian Students and Students in the UK. Also, the Queen’s visit will be a memorable event here, which will help the University in many ways.
Grace Ogunejimite:I think the visit of Abike Dabiri is good for Students which gives them opportunity to interact with her but I hope she goes further by Facebook or Twitter accounts where the relationship can continue. The Queen’s visit will give us a life term opportunity to see her.
Rasheedat: First, I am glad that she honoured the invite and she was attentive to people’s questions, in my overall opinion,she responded well which contributed to the success of the event. I am excited that the Queen will be here as well as Princess Kate.
Wahabu: Honourable Abike’s visit has improved the image of DMNUNSS In the school as one of the most vibrant groups in the UK. It is a good thing for the community and the University to have the Queen here as we have one of the most diverse ethnic societies in the UK.
The De Montfort University Nigeria Students Society(DMUNSS) was launched in 2010 and has about 200 Nigerian Students.The executives include,Damilare Akintade(President),Biomedical Science,Wahabu Amidu(Secretary),MBA,Grace Ogunejimite(PRO),Advertising and Public Relation Mnagement,Rasheedah Mustapha(Health and Safety Officer),Account and Finance, and Chidi Anyanwu(Sport Director),Buisness Administration
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