In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape academic engagement in Nigeria, Kwara University has officially partnered with Gloshare, launching an innovative digital learning platform that offers students free access to educational resources and enhances campus connectivity. This collaboration, unveiled on July 12, 2025, at the Kwara University main campus in Malete, Ilorin, heralds a new era of blended learning and student collaboration.
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A Game-Changing Collaboration
This initiative marks the first deployment of such a platform within a Nigerian tertiary institution. At the launch event, Globacom’s Enterprise Southwest Regional Head, Mr. Adewale Adiatu, explained that Gloshare integrates directly with the university’s portal, enabling Kwara University students to download course materials without using their personal data—making remote and offline study more accessible.
Simultaneously, Globacom unveiled a “Mobile Community Plan” featuring Closed User Group (CUG) lines. This ensures cost-free communication among Kwara University students, faculty, and staff, fostering collaboration and peer-to-peer engagement.
Infrastructural Backbone for Seamless Access
To support the rollout, Globacom installed new mobile network sites across the Kwara University campus, with additional infrastructure underway. According to Adeniyi Odejobi, head of Glo Enterprise Sales, these network expansions will guarantee that Gloshare and the CUG services perform seamlessly across classrooms, dorms, and common areas.
Campus Leaders Tout Historic Significance
Expressing approval at the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shaykh Luqman Jimoh described the partnership as a “historic and forward-looking” leap for Kwara University. Held under the theme “Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Students as Innovators, Volunteers, and Changemakers,” the event celebrated both the digital initiative and the university’s vision for future-ready education.
Prof. Jimoh highlighted that these tools—rooted in local innovation—will strengthen communication, boost digital literacy, and cultivate community bonding throughout the Kwara University student body.
Student Government Embraces Digital Leap
Mallam Abdulafeez Babatunde Kewulere, President of the Student Union Government, praised Globacom’s choice of Kwara University as the pilot site. He emphasised that Gloshare underscores a commitment to empowering learners with cutting-edge digital tools.
Kewulere encouraged fellow students to fully engage with the new platform, stressing its potential to enrich academic performance and prepare learners for success in an increasingly digital world.
Blended Learning Reinvented
At its core, the partnership aims to remove data barriers and streamline study methods. By enabling offline downloads from the Kwara University portal, Gloshare bookmarks a shift toward equitable digital access. Students can now download lecture notes, presentations, and other essential materials at no cost, making education more inclusive.
Additionally, the Mobile Community Plan encourages dialogue and teamwork. Students can now conveniently connect with peers and faculty members using dedicated CUG lines, which open new pathways for mentorship, group work, and campus-wide events.
A Model For the Future of Education
This partnership between Kwara University and Gloshare aligns with global trends toward digital-first education. As universities seek to adapt, such collaborations carve out opportunities for enhanced learning experiences and community building. The reliance on local telecom infrastructure also sets a sustainable precedent for similar universities nationwide.
By pioneering this approach, Kwara University underscores its role as an innovator, not just adopting leading-edge solutions but defining a model that bridges digital divides and enhances student outcomes.
What’s Next for Students and Staff
Students are encouraged to activate their Gloshare access through the university portal and explore the wealth of materials available to them. Meanwhile, Kwara University is finalising additional network nodes to ensure the system performs reliably across campus.
Globacom has signalled plans to monitor usage, refine service quality, and explore scaling opportunities to other academic institutions in the region.
Final Takeaways
- Kwara University partners with Gloshare for free digital learning materials, providing students with zero-cost access to course content.
- The inclusion of a Mobile Community Plan through CUG lines encourages richer, cost-free communication across campus.
- Infrastructure upgrades across the university support robust, uninterrupted access for all students.
- This initiative represents a visionary step forward in digitising education for Kwara University, setting a benchmark for tertiary learning in Nigeria.
As Gloshare rolls out across the Kwara University campus, students and faculty alike are positioned to experience a richer, more connected, and digitally empowered academic journey.
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