The Director of the Institute of Capital Markets Studies (ICMS), Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Uche Uwaleke, has led Ph.D. scholars of the Institute on a strategic academic study tour to Malaysia aimed at strengthening international exposure, practical learning and global engagement.
The tour is designed to expose the scholars to global best practices in capital markets, financial systems, monetary policy, financial innovation and economic development, while creating opportunities for academic and professional interaction with leading institutions in Malaysia.
A major highlight of the tour was the delegation’s visit to the Asia School of Business (ASB), established by Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank.
During the visit, the NSUK-ICMS scholars engaged in academic and professional exchanges that provided insights into the Asian financial sector, monetary policy frameworks, financial regulation and advanced capital market operations.
The engagement also focused on comparative capital market dynamics, enabling the scholars to examine differences between emerging African markets and Asian financial ecosystems.
They further explored financial and policy innovation, particularly how central banks and financial institutions promote financial resilience, technological innovation and sustainable economic development.
The study tour also provided an avenue for the scholars to explore opportunities for joint research, knowledge exchange and professional networking between NSUK and institutions within the Asian financial ecosystem.
Professor Uwaleke’s leadership of the delegation underscores his commitment to taking postgraduate education beyond the traditional classroom and connecting academic research with real-world financial and economic systems.
Under his stewardship, ICMS has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between academic scholarship and practical industry experience, with emphasis on producing doctoral scholars equipped to contribute to financial policy, capital market development and economic transformation.
The Malaysia study tour is therefore another step towards positioning ICMS as a centre of excellence for producing globally competitive scholars with a strong understanding of international financial systems.
The initiative also aligns with Nasarawa State University’s broader internationalisation agenda by providing scholars with opportunities to engage with leading institutions, academics and practitioners beyond Nigeria.
Through initiatives of this nature, the Institute is strengthening the capacity of its scholars to bring global perspectives, innovative ideas and evidence-based approaches to Nigeria’s financial and capital market development.
News Source: Information and Protocol Unit, 2026
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
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