A meaningful dialogue on accessible education and future workforce development took place at SEGi University during the visit of His Excellency David Claude Pierre, Honourable Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Seychelles, together with a delegation from the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Seychelles

The engagement created an opportunity to explore how flexible learning pathways can support students and working professionals in Seychelles, especially in building relevant skills for a changing economy. With education needs evolving across borders, the discussion focused on how learning can be made more accessible, practical and aligned with future human capital priorities.

Left to right: Mr.Kabilan Muniandy, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles in Malaysia; Mr. Bernard Arnephy, Principal Secretary for Education Support and Projects in the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Seychelles; Prof Datin Dr Mariani Md Nor,Vice Chancellor, SEGi University; His Excellency David Claude Pierre, Honourable Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Seychelles; Ms. Stella Lau Kah Wai, Managing Director, SEGi University and Colleges; Mr. John Thomas Lesperance, Special Advisor to the Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Seychelles; Prof. Dr. Srikumar Chakravarthi, Deputy Vice Chancellor, SEGi University; Mr. Kelvin Tan, Director, Prospective Student Office & International Marketing, SEGi University; Ms. Francoise Lisette Mein, Director General of the Careers and Further Education Development, Seychelles; Ms. Sheryn Koh, Senior Manager International Marketing, SEGi University

Through this engagement, Africa Open Learning continues to strengthen conversations around education access, flexible study options and lifelong learning opportunities. The discussion also reflected the importance of supporting learners through pathways that recognise different academic, professional and personal learning journeys.

The visit marks another step towards building meaningful education connections that can support future- ready talent development and contribute to the long term growth of Seychelles.