The University of Lomé (UL) plans to launch a business language centre and a business school to better connect university training with the private sector. UL President Adama Kpodar and Togo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) President José Syménouh discussed these projects on May 7, 2025.
The Chamber of Commerce aims to align university skills with job market needs amid Togo’s economic transformation and growing international ties. The business language centre will offer foreign language training, focusing on English and Chinese, for students, young professionals, and economic operators.
The courses will target practical skills in trade, negotiation, international cooperation, and business relations. The goal is to help local economic players integrate into international trade and boost their global competitiveness.
The planned business school will emphasize practical and innovative programs. It will offer courses in management, finance, international trade, and digital transformation, including internships and professional immersion. Project leaders want to train entrepreneurs and managers with operational skills to support Togo’s economic changes.
Officials expect to sign a memorandum of understanding soon. They say this agreement will mark a major step in reforming higher education in Togo. UL and the Chamber of Commerce reaffirm their commitment to building an economy based on
knowledge, innovation, and skills.
This article was initially published in French by Esaïe Edoh
Edited in English by Ange Jason Quenum
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