Dr. (Mrs.) Bilqis Abiola LAWAL 

Roles and Responsibilities of the Deputy Director

The Deputy Director, Centre for International Education (CIE), University of Ilorin roles are to:

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing global engagement, promoting international partnerships, and ensuring the effective
• Support the Director in the strategic planning by contributing to the development of policy documents, reports, proposals, and institutional agreements,
• Facilitate the development, review, and implementation of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and other international agreements and
• Liaise with partner institutions, embassies, consulates, and relevant government agencies on international education matters.
• Supervise the implementation of student and staff exchange programs, international training, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Represent the Centre at internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Maintain effective communication channels with partner institutions and stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of international programs and partnerships.
• Prepare periodic reports, activity summaries, and updates on international engagements for internal and external use.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all international activities under the Centre.
• Mentor and supervise CIE staff and interns in executing international programs.
• Organize training and workshops to build institutional capacity for internationalization.
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and coordinating grant applications related to international education.