The New Nigeria Foundation (NNF), the Educational Advancement Centre (EAC),  some educational institutions and some experts in the education sector proposed to work together and develop a proposal for the DFID sponsored programme titled “Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR)”.

Upon invitation to participate in the workshop series as a potential partner, the Vice Chancellor nominated Dr Ajayi to represent the University for the preparation of the grant proposal.

The task spanned 11th January till 14th February 2017,. comprising 4 meetings that held in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The team drew a blueprint on how the higher education system may be transformed to ensure quality, relevance, access and efficiency.