collaborative approach
SRAAA’s Role in National Education Policy
SRAAA is presently working with various government Ministries and bodies to provide professionalized student recruitment agent operations in Nigeria. Below is an overview of our collaborative efforts, legal foundations, and how government agencies can engage with SRAAA.
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- Legal & Policy Foundations
- Legal & Policy Foundations
- Federal Ministries
- Working with SRAAA as Nigeria’s official regulatory body for student recruitment.
- Collaboratively working together with SRAAA for agent licensure, monitoring, and sanctions.
- Works with SRAAA on annual policy briefs
- Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB)
- Partners with SRAAA to enforce NDPR compliance among all certified agents.
- Conducts joint Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and monitors breach notifications.
- Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
- Aligns SRAAA’s Code of Conduct with consumer-protection laws to safeguard students as education consumers.
- Coordinates with SRAAA on investigations of agent malpractice or unfair pricing.
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Verifies that only legally registered businesses (CAC-certified) can apply for SRAAA accreditation.
- Shares real-time registration data to prevent front-company fraud.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
- Partners on the International Student Protection Office (ISPO) on ways to protect Nigerian students studying abroad
- Coordinates diplomatic advocacy for student rights, consular support, and bilateral education agreements.
- Joint Initiatives & Programs
- National Agent Registry & Compliance Dashboard
- A publicly accessible portal listing:
• Active, suspended, or blacklisted agents
• Accreditation and renewal dates
• Audit and compliance history - Government agencies can query agent status in real time for enforcement and policy planning.
- A publicly accessible portal listing:
- Joint Steering Committee (JSC)
- Comprises representatives from FMs, NDPB, FCCPC, MFA, and SRAAA.
- Meets quarterly to:
• Review legislative amendments related to agent regulation.
• Evaluate SRAAA’s annual compliance reports.
• Propose new regulatory measures (e.g., mandatory use of certified agents for government scholarship disbursements).
- Annual Policy Recommendations
- SRAAA submits a white paper each January covering:
• Key trends in outbound Nigerian student mobility (destinations, programs in demand).
• Proposals to stricter penalties for agent fraud, mandatory registration.
• Suggestions for bilateral MoUs on education partnerships with leading destination countries.
- SRAAA submits a white paper each January covering:
- Student Protection & Support Abroad (SPSA)
- Under ISPO, SRAAA provides:
• 24/7 toll-free helplines in key destination nations (UK, US, Canada, Australia, Germany).
• Quarterly welfare check-ins reported directly to FM, MFA, and consular teams.
• Annual “Student Welfare Report” summarizing challenges, crisis interventions, and policy gaps.
- Under ISPO, SRAAA provides:
- How Government Agencies Can Engage
- Regulatory Oversight & Data Exchange
- FCCPC and FME collaborate on consumer-protection investigations when agents breach the Code of Conduct.
- Policy & Legislative Consultations
- Invite SRAAA to education-sector on advice on Nigeria student mobility
- Consult jointly on NDPR enforcement strategies for education-related data flows.
- Public Awareness & Outreach Campaigns
- Co-launch nationwide campaigns (radio, TV, social media) with messages such as:
• “Engage Only SRAAA-Certified Agents.”
• “Protect Your Data: Know Your Rights Under NDPR.”
• “Verify Before You Apply: Check the National Agent Registry.”
- Co-launch nationwide campaigns (radio, TV, social media) with messages such as:
- Capacity Building & Training Support
- Provide venues and budget for SRAAA’s regional bootcamps (e.g., Lagos, Abuja).
- Supply government subject-matter experts to co-facilitate sessions on NDPR, passport, visa regulations, and data protection.
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Use SRAAA’s compliance analytics to inform national education strategies (e.g., scholarship allocation, bilateral exchange programs).
- Commission joint studies on the socioeconomic impact of international education to inform fiscal planning and career development policies.
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get answers to some FAQs
What are the contact options for inquiries or support?admin2025-04-29T06:17:07+01:00
You can reach SRAAA through email, phone, or social media links provided in the Contact section.
How can I partner with SRAAA?admin2025-04-29T06:16:55+01:00
Institutions and organizations interested in partnerships can contact SRAAA via the “Contact Us” section.
What is SRAAA’s policy on transparency?admin2025-04-29T06:16:40+01:00
As a charity organisation, SRAAA publishes financial reports to show how funds are used, available in the “Accounts Section”.
What information is available for students studying abroad?admin2025-04-29T06:15:21+01:00
The “Education Abroad” section provides details about students’ rights, how to access jobs and accommodation, prepare for interviews, and adapt to international cultures.
How do I verify the authenticity of a recruiter listed on SRAAA?admin2025-04-29T06:15:05+01:00
You can use the Membership Verification Tool to check certified members on the website.
How can I subscribe to updates on global education and student recruitment?admin2025-04-29T06:14:54+01:00
Recruiters can subscribe for daily updates by signing up through the subscription section on the homepage. Updates include university news, government policies, and immigration regulations.
