A-Global Opens Skills and Liaison Centre in Ogbomoso, Offers Up to 75% Tuition Scholarships

Young people in Ogbomoso have a new place to learn digital skills after American Open University (A-Global) opened its first community skill and liaison centre in the town on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The centre, located in the High School Area of Ogbomoso, will provide learner support, admission information and technology skills training. The opening carried the theme "Repositioning Ogbomoso for the Global Economy."

Scholarships for Ogbomoso students

At the opening, the university announced tuition scholarships of:

• 75% for undergraduate programmes, and

• 60% for postgraduate courses.

Courses on offer

Undergraduate: Data Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Entrepreneurship and Business Information Technology.

Postgraduate: MBA, Master of Information Technology and Master of Public Administration.

Soun's 25-year agenda in focus

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, was represented at the event by High Chief Kasali Oladipupo, the Abese of Ogbomosoland, who performed the ceremonial opening. He said the centre fits into the monarch's 25-year development agenda for Ogbomoso, which puts education and economic growth at the top of the list.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Adeolu Afolabi of LAUTECH's Department of Cybersecurity said the centre could help position Ogbomoso's youths for opportunities in the global economy. He noted that automation is changing a large share of today's jobs, which makes technical and adaptable skills more important than ever.

The university's Chancellor, Prof. David Seyi Akanbi, said the institution received a provisional operating licence from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2025 after 11 years of development, and that its aim is to build a globally competitive workforce through practical, tech-focused education.

Why it matters

With a large youth population and LAUTECH already drawing students into the city, Ogbomoso is well placed to grow as a tech and skills hub. Centres like this one give school leavers and graduates another route into in-demand careers without leaving home.

Source: Vanguard (October 12, 2026).