Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education worldwide — but what does this mean for the future of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Nigeria and the rest of West Africa?
Find out and join us at our upcoming webinar, Best practices for AI-enabled OER in Nigerian higher education. A feature presentation by Professor Adenike Modinah Oladayo Abdul Raheem, Director of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, will examine the opportunities and tensions emerging at the intersection of AI and OER, including key issues such as equity, digital readiness, sustainability, and AI ethics.
Drawing on perspectives from educators, students, and other stakeholders, the session highlights best practices for strengthening policy, building staff capacity, and fostering regional collaboration to support inclusive OER across West Africa. It is the second event in our returning webinar series on OER practices in West Africa.
Date and Registration
- 14:30 WAT on 21 April 2026
- Zoom link: https://commonwealthoflearning.info/48rILR9
Agenda
Welcome and introduction by COL – 5 min
Feature presentation by Professor Adenike Modinah Oladayo Abdul Raheem – 25 min
Question and answer session: Moderated by Dr Nkem Osuigwe, African Library & Information Associations & Institutions – 25 min
Closing by COL’s Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL) – 5 min
Speaker Profile
Professor Adenike Modinah Oladayo Abdul Raheem is the first female Professor of Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and a distinguished scholar in Physical and Environmental Chemistry. She currently serves as both Head of the Department of Chemistry and Director of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), roles she has jointly held since 2024. With over 45 peer-reviewed publications, international fellowships, and extensive postgraduate supervision, she has advanced research in environmental geochemistry, sustainable science, and physical chemistry. Beyond her scientific contributions, Professor Abdul Raheem has played a leading role in strengthening Open and Distance Learning in West Africa.
