Citadels of Learning or Certificates Factories? Boiling Point Arena Sets to Beam Searchlight on State of Nigerian Universities 

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

Amid submissions by critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector suggesting a downward drift in learning quality despite the proliferation of universities in the country, tertiary education takes the centre stage of discourse next Sunday, December 14, 2025 on the popular monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the discourse will feature two global education icons, Prof Olusola Oyewole, Secretary-General, Association of African Universities(AAU), and Emeritus Prof. Olukayode Amund, a former Vice-Chancellor, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, as Guest Speakers.

A press statement released by the convener and host of Boiling Point Arena, Dr. Ayo Arowojolu reveals that the brainstorming discourse is scheduled for 8pm over a two-hour duration via Zoom and live broadcast on six radio stations across Lagos, Ogun, and Delta States.

A well-publicized global current affairs programme, Boiling Point Arena is hosted by a seasoned media professional and public relations strategist, Dr Ayo Arowojolu.

This particular 38th edition is titled: “Quality Vs. Quantity: How Nigerian Universities Lost Their Competitive Edge in Global Standard and The Path to Rebuilding Excellence”.

Expectedly, the conversation will unmask the systemic failures that diminished Nigerian Universities’ global competitive edge and proffer the reforms needed for a renaissance in quality higher education in the country.

Prof Oyewole, a thorough-bred researcher, is a former Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB), while Prof. Amund, a specialist in Petroleum and Environmental Microbiology, is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Lagos, Akoka.

The two erudite academics will investigate how the country’s educational system traded quality for expansion and the intellectual path to redemption.

The 14th December discourse will not be all about how the nation fell off the global educational ladder in years past but will also fashion out the blueprint for restoring international credibility.

Foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola is the Keynote Speaker and Chair to herald the discourse.

Boiling Point Arena will be broadcast live on WASH 94.9FM, Sweet 107.1FM, Roots 97.1FM, Erimbe 94.7FM, Women Radio 91.7FM and Kruzz 92.9FM as well as a cable television, NSTV on GoTV channel 316.

Boiling Point is a news and general interest Group comprising of eminent personalities including over 300 Professors, Media Professionals, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots and several others.