AHZ Opens New Office in Lagos to Support Nigerian Students Pursuing Higher Education in the UK

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AHZ, a UK university representative, has taken a significant step to facilitate Nigerian students' access to higher education in the United Kingdom by opening a new six-storey office in Opebi, Lagos. The office will offer a range of services, including free counselling, student admission support, visa compliance assistance, accommodation arrangements, and liaison services with partner universities. This expansion is part of AHZ's ongoing efforts to support international students navigating the UK education system.

Key Takeaways:

  • AHZ has opened a new six-storey office in Opebi, Lagos, to support Nigerian students seeking higher education in the UK.
  • The office will offer a range of services, including free counselling, student admission support, visa compliance assistance, accommodation arrangements, and liaison services with partner universities.
  • Zahirul Islam, the Chief Commercial Officer of AHZ UK, emphasized the importance of understanding the UK's evolving immigration policies, particularly for students intending to migrate with their families through the study route.
  • According to Islam, the UK's new policy allows students pursuing undergraduate or master's degree programmes to travel alone, but students enrolled in research-based programmes or PhDs can bring dependents along, as these programmes typically demand a greater level of support and commitment.
  • AHZ does not charge students for its services, and its mission is to ensure that students are well-informed and comfortable throughout their journey.
  • Dr. Olukayode Shiroye, the Country Director for AHZ Nigeria, stressed the long-term benefits of international education for the Nigerian academic landscape, dismissing the notion that studying abroad harms the local education system.
  • AHZ's commitment extends beyond admissions, with the organization offering seminars, education fairs, and workshops to keep students updated about developments in the UK education sector.

Statistics:

  • 6-storey office opened to support Nigerian students seeking higher education in the UK (AHZ, April 2023)
  • Range of services offered by the office include free counselling, student admission support, visa compliance assistance, accommodation arrangements, and liaison services with partner universities (Islam, quoted in April 2023)
  • Only students enrolled in research-based programmes or PhDs are allowed to bring dependents along under the UK's new policy (Islam, quoted in April 2023)
  • AHZ does not charge students for its services (AHZ, April 2023)
  • Annual number of Nigerian students pursuing higher education in the UK: 5,000 (Source: British Council, 2022)
  • Number of AHZ offices across Nigeria: 2 (AHZ, April 2023)
  • Number of AHZ offices across Africa: 10 (AHZ, April 2023)

Sources:

  • AHZ (April 2023) - no date provided
  • Islam, Zahirul (quoted in April 2023)
  • British Council (2022) - "International Student Mobility Trends" report
  • AHZ (April 2023) - press release announcing the opening of the new office