Two events involving the Nigerian community at UFV

Two events related to the Nigerian community were recently held at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV):

• Inaugural meeting of the Nigerian Community in Viçosa;
• Celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day.

The Nigerian community in Viçosa held its inaugural meeting on September 28, 2024, at the Quatro Pilastras Square, a landmark at the main entrance of the UFV Campus.

The meeting was attended mainly by graduate and postdoctoral Nigerian students from various UFV departments, as well as members of the Association of African Students in Viçosa (AEAV).

On October 1st, Nigerian students at the Federal University of Viçosa celebrated their country’s Independence Day. On this day, Nigeria marked 64 years of independence from the British Empire. The students wore green and white outfits, the national colors of Nigeria, sang the country’s national anthem, and took photos both on and off the UFV campus.

Source :dri.ufv.br