Graduate Testimonials
June 2023
"This is a well-packaged course with rich content to fully equip a 21st-century Higher Education Institution administrator. I am impressed with the skills-based programmes and the incubation and innovation centre. Fundraising is demystified and made easy. Very practical and transforming; motivational and a good demonstration of the I can do spirit.
I am equipped with enhanced knowledge, inspired, and motivated to bring uncommon transformation to my Institution. I will gladly recommend the course to my people."
Prof. Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
Nigeria
January 2023
"All the topics were delivered satisfactorily by the lecturers. The tours to important religious places and to academic institutions in Israel were inspiring. I thank the management and staff of the Galilee International Management Institute and my organisation for the training. GIMI will always be recommended by me to friends."
Mrs. Immaculata Egwumba
Deputy Director
National Universities Commission (NUC),
Nigeria
"Innovative, informative and instructive. Excursions were spiritually fulfilling, and a dream come true. A satisfying course - I will definitely recommend GIMI without reservations."
Prof. Foluso Olutoyin Okebukola
Professor
Lagos State University (LASU),
Nigeria
"Great experience and very educative. The lecturer was successfully able to change our thinking through focus and meaningful instructions. Although I do not have basic knowledge of technology, I was able to appreciate its role in enhancing higher education. The lecturer was good and was able to change our mindset in relation to innovation and technology transfer in university education.
The visits to holy places were a life experience. The training has opened up my way of thinking and provided me with basic tools to use in improving my duties. I have learned a lot and have been exposed to things that I now see differently. It is a great experience."
Mr. Jamil Ahmad Salim
Registrar
Bayero University Kano (BUK),
Nigeria
January 2020
"Very illuminating and soul fulfilling."
Dr. Benjamin Dankyira Ofori
Senior Research Fellow
University of Ghana
Ghana
"It is a lifetime worthwhile experience."
Dr. Festus Folorunso Alabi
Lecturer
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
Nigeria
"The programme was very interesting and an eye opener on the management of higher education institutions and how to remain competitive in the modern era."
Dr. Josephat Kalezhi
Senior Lecturer and Dean, School of ICT
Copperbelt University
Zambia
"Very informative and excellent examples to adopt and adapt for my Institution and Country. I will recommend to my friends and colleagues."
Dr. Joyce Jepkirui Agalo
Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic and Student Affairs
Machakos University
Kenya
"It was an exciting and memorable experience to learn and visit places I had always dreamt of in Israel."
Mr. Ayodeji Matthew Adejuwon
Bursar
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
Nigeria
"The programme is very educative with valuable experiences."
Mr. Suleiman Muhammed Bello
Bursar
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Nigeria
"The programme is excellent and the experience is marvelous. I'd recommend to everybody!"
Mrs. Bernice Sefakor Tamakloe
Senior Assistant Registrar
University of Ghana
Ghana
"An eye opener if when applied to my Institute will turn the fortune of the institute around for the best."
Mrs. Udeme Henry Ayodeji
Deputy Director - Quality Assurance & ICT Department
National Teachers' Institute (NTI)
Nigeria
"A fantastic programme, very important to higher education managers."
Prof. Abdullahi Sule Kano
Lecturer
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Nigeria
"A turning point in the modern management of Higher Education Institute in the digital world of the 21st century."
Prof. Adamu Alhaji Samaila
Professor of Medicine
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Nigeria
"The programme was well organised and sharing of information and lively discussions with facilitators and participants was very good and beneficial to all. I have benefited alot from this programme and experience has empowered me go and impact my University positively."
Prof. Esther Nkirote Magiri
Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Kenya
"It was an amazing experience, inspiring and informative."
Prof. Kakoma Maseka
Dean-School of Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Copperbelt University
Zambia
June 2019
"Where there is will and there is skill, anything is possible […] and I see this in the society here in Israel."
Prof. David Norris
Vice Chancellor
University of Botswana
Botswana
"Very exciting and thought provoking."
Dr. Mahamadu Tanko Iddrisu
Senior Assistant Registrar
University for Development Studies (UDS)
Ghana
"Rich and transformational. So highly inspired to go back home and implement lessons learnt. There is power in one person passionate about education."
Dr. Stephen Akinyemi Akinkunmi Akintunde
University Librarian
University of Jos
Nigeria
"An insightful and enriching experience into the innovative world of higher education in Israel."
Sr. Carlos Emilio Larreategui Salvador
Managing Director for New Projects
Universidad de las Americas (UDLA)
Ecuador
January 2019
"I am very much satisfied of the programme, the way it is designed and the way it is delivered including study tour. I think I should thank GIMI very much by asking them to expand this programme world wide because it is needed by the humanity."
Dr. Gasheja Faustin
Principal
University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics
Rwanda
"I have been sufficiently challenged by this course to go back home and make a difference in the management of higher education in my country."
Mrs. Adebukola Karen Olatunji
Deputy Director, SACT
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Nigeria
"The training at GIMI is highly beneficial to both individuals and the Institutions they represent. I recommend this training to any academician or administrator that desire to occupy leadership positions in higher institutions in Africa."
Prof. Edward Agbo Omudu
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Benue State University
Nigeria
"The courses we went through are excellent"
Prof. Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe
Vice Chancellor
University of Lagos
Nigeria
July 2018
"I have attended many courses, workshops and conferences but nothing beats the experiences I have had on this course. It has aroused in me an anger and hunger to improve my country's education sector in whatever small way available to me."
Dr. Concillia Monde
Head of Deparment / Lecturer
Copperbelt University
Zambia
"The training has really challenged me to replicate the israeli experience in my country".
Dr. Courage Kosi Setsoafia Saba
Deputy Director, International Relations
University for Development Studies (UDS)
Ghana
"A wonderful distribution to growth and development of humanity by it's various training programmes"
Dr. Mohammed Mustapha Seidu
Registrar
University of Professional Studies (UPSA)
Ghana
"If you need quality education for the proper management of Higher Educational institutions, come to GIMI".
Dr. Bishop Stephen T Y Benda
Pastor, Superintendent
United Pentecostal Church
Liberia
"GIMI has given me an experience i have not encountered at any level of my education."
Mr. John Engelbert Seddoh
College Principal
Akatsi College of Education
Ghana
"Versatile Faculty, excellent course delivery with globally relevant examples. The Course is most recommended for HE Managers and senior academics."
Mr. John Mairafi Ahmadu
Deputy Director, Corporate Services
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Nigeria
"The training was not only enlightening but also inspirational; I am motivated to do what I believe would contribute to society instead of waiting for someone else do it".
Mr. Macdonald Terry Chaphadzika-Hudge
Director of Finance and Investment
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Malawi
"GIMI bringing the reality of the future of tertiary institutions and the way forward".
Mrs. Hadiza Goje
Chief Accountant
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Nigeria
"When I received the invitation to attend the course, I had no idea what to expect. I am glad that I accepted to attend. Right from the first session, there was no boring moment. The presentations and the tours were eye openers to the opportunities that abound in higher education for community and national development provided the right vision and leadership exists. This course is a game changer for me and my university."
Prof. Abdullahi Bala
Vice Chancellor
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Nigeria
"Insightful,interactive and friendly. I recommend GIMI to anyone who desires excellence in their respective institutions".
Prof. Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey
Vice-Chancellor
University of Professional Studies (UPSA)
Ghana
"An eye opener to us academicians in higher institutions of Africa not only in the management of our institutions but also contribute to national development".
Prof. Ben Adu Gyan
Research fellow and Head of Immunology Department
University of Ghana, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR)
Ghana
"The course has greatly enhanced my knowledge and understanding in higher education management, particularly the lectures on impact of technology and digital marketing".
Prof. Daniel Kwadwo Asiedu
Provost
University of Ghana
Ghana
"The GIMI course on Higher Education motivates you to bring change and innovation to your institution. You can never do business as usual after taking the course!".
Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh
Provost
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
"For me, this is an eye-opener, especially, because the things we take for granted in our institutions are the very ones that bring us down and this course has brought to the fore the need to wake up and reconstruct to meet the demands of the new generation."
Prof. Erasmus Henaku Owusu
Director
University of Ghana
Ghana
"The programme was not only light shedding but also fruit bearing".
Prof. Jogan Shankar Kalashappa
Vice Chancellor
Kuvempu University
India
"The lessons learned from the Galilee Institute can turn the fortune of a nation positively if implemented".
Prof. Nebath Tanglang
Director, Academic Planning
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Nigeria
January 2018
"Contents of the programme are very relevant to my needs as Pro Vice-Chancellor. It has offered me an opportunity to share ideas and network with colleagues from other countries. "
Prof. Assoc. George Kwaku-Toku Oduro
Pro-Vice Chancellor
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
"The programme revolutionised my understanding of the classroom and the teaching/learning phenomenon."
Dr. Nnenna Ola Onuoha
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Nigeria
"Innovative and creative values were added to my managerial skills through the participation in Managment of Higher Education programme"
Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape
Vice Chancellor
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Nigeria
"Galilee Institute have added value to me and my job. It is really a worthwhile experience and Universities will continually benefit from this type of training."
Mr. Olusegun Samuel Ajeigbe
Bursar
Elizade University
Nigeria
"I have found the thought by the Institute to be one of the best I have attended. It has been value for money as the programe is detailed, every day is accounted for and the resource persons were the best in their field of expertise."
Dr. Florence Asemadahun
Deputy Director, International Cooperation & Liaison Services
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Nigeria
"Galilee institute is the international and suitable platform accredited to share cross cutting experiences,practices and advancement in the management of higher education around the globe"
Dr. Lennox Siwale
Acting Dean
Copperbelt University
Zambia
"An excellent course that every top and middle level manager in higher education should attend. It is a must course if we want to take our universities to the next level. For me it it is life changing."
Prof. Peninah Akeyo Aloo Obudho
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Karatina University
Kenya
"The Galilee Institute has been a pioneer in providing management programme that caters for a wide range of cross cutting issues in a comfortable and all embracing manner."
Prof. Assoc. Alex Kapena Sumbye
Dean, School of Business
Copperbelt University
Zambia
"The programme of the Galilee International Management Institute is comprehensively conceived, painstakingly prepared and professionally delivered. Their leadership strategies are unbeatable!"
Prof. Joy Chinwe Eyisi
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Nigeria
"I appreciated the focus of this programmes on relevant issues and innovation around Higher Education Management. The range of presentations and the caliber of experts drawn from to facilitate these sessions were of great value. The setting also allowed for collaboration and networking among the participants. This in itself provided an opportunity for partnerships and strengthening of respective institutes and countries through sharing and collaboration on knowledge, experience and resources."
Ms. Cheri Robinson Moors
Deputy Vice Chancellor - Corporate Services
The National University of Samoa
Samoa
"The programme offers and excellent insight into how the State of Israel and its universities have transformed their seemingly unfavourable environmental conditions into a blossoming economy, which is an inspiring guide to us in Africa"
Dr. Peter Appiah Obeng
Senior Lecturer, Programme Coordinator
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
"Learning the Israeli experience through GIMI challenges you to think deeper and strategically. It additionally humbles you and affords you a new perspective of life. It is interesting to note that Israel is very safe, contrary to what is carried out in the international press."
Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu
Vice Chancellor
University of Ghana
Ghana
"GIMI Blends excellence in lecture delivery with carefully selected institutions outside GIMI that provides insights into providing Higher Education an edge for funding and other relevant milestones in the growth of Educational Institutions"
Prof. Charles Barnor
Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of Professional Studies (UPSA)
Ghana
"This is a unique international programme with participants from different countries motivating people to learn from each other and from internationally renowned experts. A 'MUST ATTEND' programmes for Higher Education Leaders."
Dr Anand A. Samuel
Vice Chancellor
VIT University
India
July 2017
"The programme is a "must attend" for Managers of Higher Educational Institutions in Nigeria."
Mr. Felix Olufeyisayo Adetula
Registrar
Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji
Nigeria
"Great course content for those already in HE management or those who wish to move into HE management."
Mrs. Wendy Irene Poitier
Director Employee & Industrial Relations
University of The Bahamas
Bahamas
"This is an awesome programme. It is highly educative, informative and interesting. "
Prof. Herbert Kwabla Dei
Dean-Graduate School
University for Development Studies (UDS)
Ghana
"It was a very insightful programme, intellectually fulfilling and highly informative. The tours and visits to historic sites were also very inspiring.The entire programme was rewarding and a valuable professional experience."
Prof. Samuel Kwame Offei
Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of Ghana
Ghana
"This programme is life changing. My perspective on HIGHER EDUCATION has CHANGED for the BETTER.I recommend all and sundry to this programme."
Prof. Angela Freeman Miri
Vice Chancellor
Federal University Lokoja
Nigeria
"Galilee International Management Institute is a focused training institution with highly educative course content and excellent Resource Persons that delivered on the courses with excellence. The study tours during the training were quite inspiring and revealing. GIMI, more power to your elbow. "
Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu
Director, Quality Assurance
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Nigeria
"These days at the Galilee Institutes was wonderful, lots of knowledge and now a lot of challenge when I go back to them in practice, please continue with this good work."
Sra. Bernardine Leticia Dixon
Directora de Centro de Estudios e Informacion de la Mujer Multietnica
Universidad de las Regiones Autonomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaraguense - URACCAN - Recinto Bluefields
Nicaragua
"A must for anyone for everyone who is passionate about their Institute and want to achieve excellence in everything they do - Galilee epitomises exactly that."
Mr. Richard Bulayani Malikongwa
Regional Director
Institute of Development Management (IDM)
Botswana
"This course helped me to think outside the box. It taught me that it is possible to excellent even when resources are scarce. I gained skills from just hearing the lecturers speak and sharing their experiences in their field of expertise."
Mrs. Afua Aniniwaa Yeboah
Senior Assistant Registrar
University of Ghana
Ghana
"Although I have considerable experience in managing departments, faculties and divisions within universities, the seminar used a systems approach which integrated and gave focus my experience and knowledge."
Prof. Zororo Muranda
Pro Vice Chancellor
Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT)
Zimbabwe
"The lessons learned and benefits of this course are beyond words. This experience has challenged my thinking and opened my eyes to even greater possibilities. I have been inspired to unleash the potential that is within. I strongly recommend this course to anyone in a position of leadership within a higher education institution. I promise you will not be disappointed! Shalom."
Mrs. Sherlene Elizabeth Gardiner
Director of Finance
University of Belize
Belize
"A very important programme for people in leadership of HE Institutions. It brings a number of key messages home such as resources are dwindling, competition in increasing, so we better get our acts together."
Dr. Onalenna Stannie Seitio-Kgokgwe
Country Director
Institute of Development Management (IDM)
Botswana
"This programme was an eye opener and something more than an eye opener. I have no doubt that in the next few years, the Kabarak University Law School will be a world renown and world ranking law school courtesy of the knowledge, skills and insights attained through this programme."
Mr. Elisha Zebedee Ongoya
Dean Law School/Senior Lecturer
Kabarak University
Kenya
January 2017
"A lifetime experience, blending learning by instruction with learning by experience. Will love to come back."
Prof. Gbemisola Aderemi Oke
Deputy Vice-Chancellor -Academic
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
"The training covered topics that I have been missing and screaming for like branding, fundraising, HE leadership skills, effective interpersonal communication, etc. It was an eye-opener. I will apply the principles I have learned, in my work."
Prof. Dorcas Khasungu Isutsa
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic,Research and Student Affairs)
Chuka University
Kenya
"The course was very helpful and informative. Selection of topics was excellent. Selection of the facilitators was well done. I will definitely recommend the course to others."
Prof. Stanley Muriithi Kagwanja
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development)
Chuka University
Kenya
"The course is good for those who need exposure to international scenarios or those who need to refresh themselves on how international higher education works. I recommend this programme."
Prof. Jonathan Akshay Lal
Dean -Jacob School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS)
India
"I attended the GIMI course on Higher Education. The lectures as well as the tours were very interesting. The organisation was very impressive. The balance between lectures and tours was adequate. I have no hesitation in recommending this programme to others."
Prof. Seddi Sebastian Maimako
Vice Chancellor
University of Jos
Nigeria
"The course, just like the state of Israel, challenges the status quo, encourages us to think outside the box, and above all, reminds you that there is nothing like impossibility."
Prof. Chiedu Felix Mafiana
Deputy Executive Secretary
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Nigeria
"This is a wonderful programme that will assist me to transform my university (BUIST) to achieve innovation in order to have products and services that will change the lives of my communities, Botswana, Africa and the world."
Prof. Otlogetswe Totolo
Vice Chancellor
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
Botswana
July 2016
"I highly recommend this seminar for Vice-Chancellors and members of Governing Council of Universities who are interested in positioning their institutions for local relevance and global competitiveness."
Prof. Funmi Togonu-Bickersteth
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Govering Council
Federal University, Gusau
Nigeria
"Your appetite will be whetted and stimulated to effect a change in your institution or country after listening to the lectures at the Galilee Institute"
Prof. Mary Dzansi-McPalm
Dean-School of Creative Arts
University of Education (UEW), Winneba
Ghana
"The training at GIMI is an amazing experience for Appropriate for anyone involved in the management of higher education especially Vice-Chancellors of universities in sub-Saharan Africa where resources are often limited."
Prof. Ndowa Lale
Vice Chancellor
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria
"Course very inspiring, lecturers very knowledgeable, learning environment very conducive, staff very friendly. "For very comprehensive, meticulously researched and cleverly compressed training with study tours and lectures carefully sanguaged, the Galilee Institute is the place to be."
Dr. Leonard Kalindekafe
Executive Dean
Malawi University of Science and Technology, Ndata School of Climate and Earth Sciences
Malawi
"This is a wonderful programme which provided me with insights, skills and tools that I need to be able to manage any Higher Education Institution anywhere in the world."
Dr. Ben Quarshie Honyenuga
Vice Rector
Ho Polytechnic
Ghana
January 2016
"This course is a fantastic window into how focus on science and great university education contributed to making and transforming Israel into a leading technology powerhouse. It is invaluable tool to those who share a dream of being proactive in using similar tools to contribute to transformationof their country."
Prof. Paul Ndirangu Kioni
Vice Chancellor
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Kenya
"The training at the Galilee institute is highly inspiring and challenging. It has definitely made me a different person. I am now confident that I will be able to impact positively on my institution, environment and transform my country."
Prof. George Olusegun Ademowo
Dean
University of Ibadan, College of Medicine
Nigeria
"The Galilee program is excellent in many ways; the most important is that the faculty are very experienced; trainees learn first hand from experience and not theories. The integration of lectures and tours to Holy sites is one of the best component of the program."
Prof. Ademola Johnson Ajuwon
Deputy Provost
University of Ibadan, College of Medicine
Nigeria
"With an open mind at Galilee Institute of Management, you will be equiped for the immediate future."
Dr. Moses Zira Zaruwa
Vice Chancellor
Adamawa State University
Nigeria
"The shortest most beneficial sabbatical for a higher education manager."
Mr. Lloyd Mexone Kambwiri
Registrar
University of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing
Lilongwe, Malawi
January 2015
"It is a very good and useful training programme. Most of the training modules are very relevant to persons working in top management positions"
Dr. Adam Tanko Zakariah
Registrar
University for Development Studies (UDS)
Ghana
"My intensive training at GIMI has indelibly imprinted in me a new horizon and persective in managent of education that has changed me and my approach to management forever."
Mr. Osicho John Oluoch
Director, Privately Sponsored Students
Rongo University College (RUC)
Kenya
"The programme could be a game changer for many developing countries in search of motivation for national development. The Israeli spirit of patriotism,optimism and CAN BE DONE is infective"
Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole
Vice Chancellor
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
"The GIMI is doing a fantastic job by providing opoortunities for developing nations to understudy Israel and learning from Israel's experience. I believe that your contibution to Israel and the world's progress through your programs will remain unparallel for many years to come."
Prof. Babatunde Lawal Salako
Provost
University of Ibadan, College of Medicine
Nigeria
"The Programme was so much an eye opener to me as I was able to meet with so many other people from different Universities with different perspectives and ideas. The Training also was full of new and potential ideas which made us all the time reflect on all that we are doing and how we are moving towards our vision and possibilities of changing. It was a very critical moment for me to reflect all I have been doing."
Mr. Peter Elia Mosha
Lecturer
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Tanzania
"The Galilee Institute Higher Education Management training experience has reaffirmed my belief that development can come to Africa by Africans, and I am determined to return home with the rich experience and inspiration obtained."
Dr. Olusegun Adedayo Yerokun
Dean
Mulungushi University
Zambia
"We have been exposed to outstanding people, all of them knowledgeable and eloquent, thoughtful and respectful, engaging and humorous. Thanks to them we have received deep insights into why Israeli universities have achieved such global prominence, and this has inspired all of us to adopt Yossie Shever's thought for Africa: "It is possible". We have been inspired and energised, and now we are impatient to apply what we have absorbed, in continuing collaboration with both GIMI and with each other."
Mr. Michael Eldon
Chairman of University Council and Lead Consultant
KCA
Kenya
"The lectures are insightful, informative and hope-inspiring while the study tours are educative and interesting. The Institute deeply understand the subject, challenges and way forward for higher education."
Mr. Adedokun Oluwafemi Ojelabi
Director, Academic Planning
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
"I always found the presenters amzingly knowledgeable and challenging when they informed us of how Israel rose to its current state yet without any natural resources, God truly has blessed them with knowledge!"
Prof. Boniface Namangala
Director
University of Zambia (UNZA), Institute of Distance Education
Zambia
January 2012
"It was an informative as well as broad-based experience of higher education management in Israel and its culture."
Mr. Joydeep Sil
Registrar
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
India
January 2007
"The cross-cultural learning experience released us from being trapped in our own cultural influences and learned perspectives, which I believe should be encouraged among academics. I personally was awoken to my own sensibilities to the myriad of issues that chastise us in our quest to provide the best learning environment due to the lack of workable solutions. This programme provided that solution."
Dr. Jim Fara Panbonor Awindor
Principal Lecturer
National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI)
Ghana
January 2005
"A comprehensive course given by experts covering both practical and theoretical aspects of management, also sharing the success of experimental story of Isreal."
Dr. Addamane Nagappa Jayachandra
Senior Administrative Officer
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
India
