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GOI Partners with Nigeria to Establish First IIT Campus in West Africa.

International | Dated: 25 Oct 2025

The Government of India (GOI) partnered with **Nigeria** to establish the **first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus** in West Africa. The new campus will follow the IIT Madras–Zanzibar model, providing faculty, curriculum design, and training support, marking a major step in India's global education outreach.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Nigeria is set to host the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in West Africa.
  • The new campus will follow the successful IIT Madras–Zanzibar model.
  • India will provide faculty, curriculum design, and training support for the new institution.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • New campus will be located at the Federal Government Academy (FGA) in Suleja.
  • Project forms part of India's global education strategy (NEP 2020).
  • The first batch of students is expected to begin in 2026.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country will host the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in West Africa?

Correct Answer: Nigeria

🚀 Quick Recap:

About IITs Overseas

  • Model: IIT Madras-Zanzibar, Objective: International education outreach and collaboration.
  • First IIT Campus in Gulf: IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi, Future Focus: Engineering, Technology, and Research.