Georgia Varsity Radio, UNILORIN FM forge cross-Atlantic partnership
By Idris Alooma
The University of Georgia’s campus radio stations in the United States are set to collaborate with the UNILORIN FM 89.3 in a landmark partnership for programme and personnel exchange.
The proposed collaboration was announced by Assistant Director of the African Studies Institute, University of Georgia, Dr David Olali, while featuring on a special interview programme on UNILORIN FM. The programme was anchored by the General Manager of the Station, Idris Alooma and Mr Oyahikre Ikhuemehin (Oyas) last Thursday (May 14, 2026).
Dr Olali confirmed that UGA’s WUOG 90.5 FM and WUGA 91.7/94.5 FM are ready to work with UNILORIN FM on capacity building, content creation, and the exchange of programmes and personalities.
The agreement will operate under a Memorandum of Understanding already signed by the University of Ilorin through its Faculty of Arts, with other faculties expected to join.
Dr Olali, who was in Ilorin to deliver a lecture at the Faculty of Arts International Conference, said the partnership reflects a growing commitment to global academic engagement.
He praised the University of Ilorin for holding its own on the world stage, citing its Vision 1:10:500 and the mantra “Better By Far” as evidence of a University that is both ambitious and self-aware.
In his contribution, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Ibrahim Jawondo, described the University of Ilorin as a pacesetter that consistently produces leaders for other institutions and the public sector. He stressed that the humanities must lead by shaping the critical thinking that guides science and technology.
According to him, UNILORIN is advancing through internationalisation, building partnerships that position the University as an active player in the global knowledge economy.
The duo agreed that the partnership signals a move from individualism to a more collective, interconnected approach to knowledge production. They called for a decisive break from colonial academic structures and a renewed commitment to self-discovery and cultural pride. For UNILORIN and UGA, the radio collaboration is more than media exchange. It is a practical step toward reclaiming African narratives and amplifying them on a global frequency.
