By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State has reiterated its commitment to conduct impactful research that will address the needs of communities in Nigeria.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, represented the Deputy Vice Chancellor DVC Academics Professor Bala Abdulhamid Ma’aji, stressed on the importance of research in driving development during a 3-day training on Research for Impact (R4I) and Grant Writing for academic staff.
The training which was organized the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation (CERI), aims at equipping staff of the institution with the necessary skills to design and implement impactful research projects that will secure funding and drive positive change in the community.
Professor Ma’aji noted that the university recognizes the potential of research to address the numerous challenges facing Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast.
He emphasized that SAZU is committed to conducting research that is relevant, impactful, and beneficial to the community.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor also highlighted the importance of grants via the writing skills in securing funding for research projects even as he urged participants to take advantage of the training to enhance their skills and knowledge in this area.
Earlier in his welcome address, Dr. Usman Waziri, Director of CERI, explained that the training is part of the university’s efforts to promote a culture of research excellence and innovation. He noted that the training would enable participants to develop competitive research proposals and secure funding for their projects.
Forty-six academic staff from various faculties and departments are participating in the training, which is expected to have a positive impact on the university’s research output and community engagement.