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THE United State Government has announced that 14,438 Nigerians were enrolled in American schools for the 2021/ 2022 academic session.

In a statement issued, yesterday, by the United States Embassy in Abuja, it disclosed an increase in the number of Nigerian students crossing the globe to gain practical, international experience that they can apply in their careers and life in a global society.

The Embassy stated that 2022 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, which was released yesterday, showed that new international student enrollment in the United States has rebounded and increased by 80 per cent, raising the total number of international students enrolled in U. S. institutions by four per cent.

“This strong rebound and growth confirms that the United States remains the destination of choice in higher education with over 948,000 international students.

“International students are returning to in- person studies in the United States, with 90 per cent of all enrolled students attending in- person classes.

“The return to campuses allows international students to build life- long connections with American peers, increase collaboration within and across fields of study, and grow America’s international partnerships to address current and global challenges.”

The statement added that the new Open Doors Report also showed a 12.3 per cent increase in the number of students from Nigeria studying in the United States for the 2021/ 2022 academic year.

“This represents a total of 14,438 Nigerian students, which is 33 percent of all African students studying in the United States.

“This means that Nigeria remains the leading source of students from Africa and the 10th largest country worldwide sending international students to the United States.

“Nigerian students in the United States primarily study at the graduate level, with the remaining 31 per cent enrolled in undergraduate studies, 17 per cent pursuing optional practical training and two percent in non- degree programs or short- term studies.”

Company Secretary, United Bank for Africa ( UBA) Group, Mr. Bili Odum ( left); Managing Director, UBA Foundation, Mrs Bola Atta; first runner- up, 2022 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and student of Value Spring College, Lagos, Miss Princess Sholabomi; Group Managing Director/ CEO, UBA, Mr. Oliver Alawuba; winner and student of Federal Government Girls College, Ikot Obio Itong, Akwa Ibom State, Miss Otong Usongobong Paul; second runner- up and student of Otta Tota Academy, Otta, Ogun State, Miss Sharon Nwajiaku; and Deputy Managing Director, UBA Group, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, at the grand finale of the 12th Edition of national essay competition for senior schools in Nigeria held at the bank’s amphitheater in Lagos yesterday.

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