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  • UniAbuja governing council promotes 21 to rank of professor

    UniAbuja governing council promotes 21 to rank of professor

    The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, known as Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial rank.

    Sixteen senior academics were elevated to the rank of professor, while five others were promoted to associate professor across a wide range of disciplines and areas of specialisation.

    Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

    The Governing Council is chaired by Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso.

    The statement revealed that the promotions were ratified at the 81st Extraordinary Meeting of the Governing Council held on Thursday, 5 February, and Friday, 6 February 2026, following the consideration of favourable external assessment reports on the candidates’ scholarly publications.

    The promoted academics cut across several fields, including clinical pharmacology, science education (physics), electrical engineering, endocrinology, Islamic studies, nephrology, clinical anatomy, dermatology, guidance and counselling, English language education, educational administration and planning, taxation law, geography and environmental management, public administration and e-governance, political science and international relations, and philosophy.

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    The statement indicated that the promotions have different effective dates ranging from 2020 to 2025.

    Congratulating the newly promoted academics over the weekend, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, described the development as a reflection of their dedication to scholarship, research, and academic excellence.

    He said the university would continue to strengthen its internal processes to ensure the timely processing of external assessment reports and the promotion of deserving academics in line with established guidelines.

    The VC said, “After many years of rigorous academic work and favourable external assessment, these promotions are well deserved. I congratulate the beneficiaries and encourage them to continue making meaningful contributions to the growth of the University. We expect greater scholarly output and academic leadership from them.

    “The University will continue to support and recognise staff who demonstrate diligence and commitment to teaching, research, and community service.”

  • UniAbuja Governing Council appoints Prof Fawehinmi new VC

    UniAbuja Governing Council appoints Prof Fawehinmi new VC

    The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, a clinical anatomy and biomedical anthropology as Substantive vice-chancellor of the university.

    The appointment was announced during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council under the chairmanship of Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, on Friday 7 November 2025. 

    Fawehinmi is the vice-chancellor of the Nigerian British University, a conventional private University located in Asa Abia State.

    According to a statement by Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, the appointment takes effect from Tuesday 10 February 2026 and is for a non renewable tenure of five years. 

    The Council also approved the extension of the tenure of the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Mathew Adamu, till 10th February 2026. 

    Adamu was first appointed on 11 August 2025 by the Federal Government.  

    The Council’s decision followed due deliberation during its 80th Extraordinary Meeting on Friday 7 November 2025.  

    The statement reads: “Prof Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi is a Professor of Clinical Anatomy and Biomedical Anthropology. He is well rooted in the finest academic traditions and has a wealth of experience in Institutional Administration having been Two-time Head of Department of Anatomy (2005 – 2007; 2007 – 2009), Associate Dean (2010 – 2012) and Dean (2012 – 2014) Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and two terms Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (2016 – 2020) of the University of Port Harcourt.

    “He has served in several Statutory and Ad–hoc Committees and Boards, attributes which have equipped him with the requisite skills to provide leadership to a well-informed, articulate and growing academic community. 

    “He has been an active member of his National and International Professional Associations where he served as Secretary-General and Member of National Executive Council of the Nigerian Medical Association Rivers State from 1999 to 2000, Editor–in–Chief of the Journal of Anatomical Sciences and President of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (2014-2016). 

    “He has received many Academic and Community Service Awards and Prizes and is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (FRAI) and Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria (FAMedS).

    “Prof Fawehinmi has over 100 articles in reputable peer reviewed mostly indexed journals, visible in conventional academic search engines and 37 Conference Abstracts, to his credit 

    “He has participated and served as Resource Person in 78 Conferences, Workshops and Training Programmes in Africa, Europe, the Middle-East and North America. He has supervised over 100 BSc Projects, 15 MSc, 13 PhD / MD Dissertations and Thesis and delivered the 111th Inaugural Lecture of the UniPort in 2014 titled: “Different Tailors for the Same People; Same Surgeon for Different People”.

    “Fawehinmi has attracted some National and International Competitive Grants as Principal Investigator. His invention won the Federal Government Patent for the Design of the AMRG Anthropometry Chair for Dimensional Body Measurements. 

    “Prof Fawehinmi has been involved in the conceptualization and delivery of several MoUs and partnerships between Town and Gown locally and internationally. He has been External Examiner and Assessor to the Professoriate to almost all the first- and second-generation Universities in including the University of Exeter UK and has led Visitation Panels of the National Universities Commission and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to several medical schools. The new vice chancellor was recently cited in the 2021 Africa Scientist Rankings by the Alper – Doger Scientific Index. 

    “He is married to Dr. Hadeezat O. Fawehinmi, a lecturer with UniPort and they have 5 children.”

  • UniAbuja, group step up salt reduction campaign to tackle hypertension

    UniAbuja, group step up salt reduction campaign to tackle hypertension

    The Nigeria Sodium Study Team, in partnership with the University of Abuja’s Cardiovascular Research Centre, has intensified its salt reduction awareness campaign to reach wider segments of the population.

    The campaign, which initially targeted students in universities across the country’s geopolitical zones, has now been scaled up to reach everyday Nigerians through mass media and grassroots channels, raising awareness about the dangers of excessive salt consumption.

    “Nigeria has one of the highest rates of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa, largely driven by poor dietary habits,” said Professor Dike Ojji, lead investigator at the University of Abuja’s Cardiovascular Research Centre, and head of the salt-reduction campaign.

    He added, “Salt may taste good, but too much of it is destroying our health. To save lives, we must cut it down. Our people need to understand the dangers of excessive salt consumption — without this awareness, many will remain ignorant, and changing salt-use behaviour will be difficult.”

    Ojji explained that the campaign is not only about sharing research findings but also about guiding Nigerians on practical ways to avoid the dangers of excessive salt consumption.

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    He advised people to taste their food before adding salt, cut down on seasoning cubes, and embrace healthier alternatives such as local spices.

    The campaign builds on insights from the Nigeria Sodium Study, which earlier assessed dietary sodium intake, surveyed retail products, and engaged stakeholders to shape effective national policy.

    It was anchored on findings from the study, conducted by the University of Abuja’s Cardiovascular Research Centre in collaboration with leading global institutions, including Washington University in St. Louis, Northwestern University in Chicago, and The George Institute for Global Health in Australia.

    Health experts say the effort could prove critical in tackling hypertension, strokes, and kidney disease, conditions that account for thousands of preventable deaths annually in Nigeria.

  • Fed Govt appoints Adamu acting UNIABUJA VC

    Fed Govt appoints Adamu acting UNIABUJA VC

    The Federal Government has appointed Professor Mathew Adamu as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University).

    Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Roseline Adakayi confirmed the appointment on Saturday in a statement by Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob.

    He will serve for a period of three months, effective Monday 11 August 2025.

    The statement said Adamu takes over from Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed for a  six-month tenure in acting capacity in February 2025. 

    The statement said: “Adamu succeeds Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor for a six-month tenure. During her stewardship, Professor Lar provided purposeful leadership, fostered academic and administrative stability and, in concert with the relevant organs of the University, successfully initiated the selection process for the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor.”

    The statement noted that the new acting vice-chancellor is tasked with supporting the Governing Council, led by Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, to conclude the ongoing process for appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor in line with statutory provisions and guidelines.

    It expressed the university community’s “sincere gratitude to Professor Lar for her dedicated service, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence and institutional progress.”

    The Acting Registrar wished Professor Adamu a  successful tenure as he “steers the University forward during this transition period.”

    Prof Adamu is a renowned veterinary scholar whose academic journey began with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1998, followed by a Master of Science in 2006, both from the University of Maiduguri. 

    He obtained his  PhD in Veterinary Surgery from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2012. 

    Recognised for his outstanding contributions to the field, he became a Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria and was promoted in 2019 to full professorship with specilisation in Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology (Helminthology).

    With twenty-seven years of experience as a registered veterinarian, Professor Adamu has developed  a rich career spanning teaching, research, extension services, and both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.

    Having served as a Youth Corps Veterinarian and Corps Liaison Officer in Dan Musa, Katsina State, immediately after graduation, he practiced privately in Minna, Niger State. In early 2006, he moved to the Nigeria Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research in Kaduna before joining the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (now Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University) as a Lecturer II. There, he rose through the ranks to  become a full Professor in 2019. 

    His tenure at Makurdi was defined by purposeful  leadership in both academic and administrative realms. Between 2014 and 2018, he oversaw the Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, while concurrently serving as Deputy Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine from 2014 to 2016. 

    He also served  as Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital from 2018 to 2023, and subsequently as Dean of the College from March 2023 to the present.  

    Professor Adamu has supervised countless postgraduate students through substantial research initiatives culminating in master’s and doctoral degrees. 

    He is  a member of several professional bodies including the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, the Nigerian Society of Parasitologists, and,  President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, where he previously served as Vice President until March 2025.  

    At the university level, he has held senior governance positions, including serving on the Senate, Chairing the University Security Committee, and contributing to the Senate Business Committee and Deans and Directors’ forum. He has also served as an external examiner at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across several Nigerian institutions, such as the Universities of Abuja, Nigeria Nsukka, and Ibadan, as well as internationally at the University of Limpopo in South Africa.

    The new Acting Vice Chancellor  has also taken part in  accreditation work of the  NUC evaluations at the University of Benin and NBTE assessments at the Federal College of Animal Health in Plateau State, along with contributing to the curriculum development for the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Agriculture in Zuru, Kebbi State.

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    Professor Adamu’s research output is extensive, with more than fifty scholarly publications in well-regarded journals and conference proceedings. 

    He also holds a patented invention (South African Patent No. 2014/0547) for an “Anthelmintic Medicament,” recognised by South Africa’s Department of Science and Technology. 

    In 2015, his doctoral research earned him the Bronze Medal for Best Thesis from the South African Association of Botanists.  

    His academic collaborations has led him to multiple countries including the United States, Spain, South Africa, Lesotho, The Gambia, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. 

    Professor Adamu’s  service has been recognised locally through letters of commendation from the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and he has twice served as Acting Vice-Chancellor at the university  during transitional periods.

  • UniAbuja, others unite to strengthen sickle cell research with £3m grant

    UniAbuja, others unite to strengthen sickle cell research with £3m grant

    The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has united with other foreign institutions to strengthen research on sickle cell diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.

    To achieve this, the university, through its Centre for Sponsored Projects, has partnered with the National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA) and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) under the Patient-centred Sickle Cell Disease Management in Sub-Saharan Africa (PACTS) initiative.

    They have secured over £3 million in grants to advance sickle cell research.

    The Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Research and Training (NCESTRA) domiciled in UniAbuja, Prof. Obiageli Nnodu, made this known during a workshop on PACTS in Abuja.

    The workshop, organised by NCESTRA in collaboration with PACTS and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), has the theme ‘Strengthening Institutional Research Capacity and Safeguarding.’

    Prof. Nnodu, who also heads the Centre for Sponsored Projects at the university, said the initiative is aimed at enhancing the ability of African institutions to undertake world-class sickle cell research through capacity development.

    She said, “Research is a very important vehicle for national development and it is good for African institutions to have the capacity to do research strengthening through training and then through putting the right infrastructure in place, not only to win grants, but to monitor, manage and carry out the research projects and to be able to report and implement findings from research projects into the society, into policy.

    “So, this capacity strengthening workshop is a very important one in our university because over the past four years, we have had significant increases in the number of research grants that we are getting, but we also have what I would tend to say is a population, a faculty that needs to have their capacity built to participate in funded research.”

    Prof. Nnodu, who serves as Co-Principal Investigator on PACTS, added that the project involves institutions in Ghana, Zambia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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    “It’s research that we are carrying out with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Health and Allied Science and Technology, and University of Zambia Teaching Hospital,” she said.

    Declaring the workshop open, Acting Vice Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, said the programme reflects the institution’s commitment to tackling the burden of sickle cell disease.

    She said, “This workshop represents a key moment in our shared commitment to advancing research excellence. Particularly in the fight against sickle cell disease, which is a public health challenge, not only in Nigeria, but in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa.”

    The Acting VC, represented by her Senior Special Assistant on Academic Matters, Prof. Rhoda Mundi, stated that building research capacity is both a strategic necessity and a responsibility for institutions seeking to create lasting solutions.

    “So, I hope that this is an opportunity to share knowledge, to learn from one another, and to form a collective result to improve health outcomes, not just in Nigeria, but throughout, and to improve the quality of the research we have,” she added.

    Prof. Imelda Bates, Principal Investigator for PACTS, described the approach as transformative because it places patients at the centre of the research.

    Bates said, “It is patient-centred sickle cell disease management in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is a new way of researching because it puts the patients at the centre. So we talk to them about their problems, and then we try to address some of those through research.

    “Obviously, Nigeria is the place to do this because Nigeria has by far the biggest population in the world of those living with sickle cell disease. So it’s an absolute priority for the country to research sickle cell disease.

    “So the project is led by me and Professor Nnodu jointly, and it also has partners in Kumasi in Ghana and Lusaka in Zambia, as well as the University … in the US and Imperial College in London.

    “And it’s working with the centre here, which serves as a hub for implementation research and also a lot of training on building research capacity. So our project is helping the patients to access better care in the hospitals, and so we are working with the communities, we are working with the health facilities where they go.”

  • UniAbuja empowers 12,000 students with entrepreneurial skills 

    UniAbuja empowers 12,000 students with entrepreneurial skills 

    The Yakubu Gowon University (formerly known as University of Abuja) said it has so far empowered over 12,000 students with entrepreneurial skills to be self-reliant after graduation. 

    Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Patricia Lar said this during a media parley with journalists where she spoke about her achievements in office on Wednesday in Abuja.

    She said: “The experience of students has been enriched through the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and student empowerment centre. We have introduced measures that will make their experience on campus far enriching.

    “They have the opportunity to learn and build their entrepreneurial skills. Over 12, 000 students have been empowered practically through those centres to enrich their academic experiences.

    “The generation of students that will pass out from the university this period will be more employable because they are students that have been encouraged to learn extra skills. You can imagine students graduating with their own companies registered. These are some of the attributes that are making the university the number one spot for everybody. Competition for admission will be high because of ongoing repositioning of the university.”

    Prof Lar also said the university is working to ensure that students without admission letters from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board are allowed to benefit from the student loan scheme being implemented by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

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    She took over the reins of the university five months ago following the removal of former Vice Chancellor, Prof Aisha Maikudi and the dissolution of the governing council by President Bola Tinubu.

    Prof Lar urged affected students to upload their details on a JAMB portal or visit the office of Students Affairs or her office on how to get the admission letter from jamb.

    The possession of an admission letter issued by JAMB is one of the requirements to obtain the loan.

    Some students, whose admission letters were issued by the university, have been denied the opportunity to access the loan.

    She said: “This is being remedied. There is a portal where students who have such challenges are directed to fill a form and the letters (Admission letters) will be issued. If the students have not done that they need to do so.

    “They can also come to the academic or my office to make inquiries and they will be attended to.”

    She said she was appointed by Tinubu to restore legitimacy, governance, and boost institutional morale.

    According to her, five months later, her interim leadership brought in positive and tangible impacts ranging from academic reforms, infrastructure boosts, governance overhaul, and student centered initiatives.

    She said a committee was put together to clear the promotions of over 40 professors and associate professors.

    The vice chancellor also said that over 200 fake admissions which she met on ground have been remedied.

    “A committee was established which took time to investigate the reasons; the immediate and remote causes and that has been remedied. Nigerians should stop paying money to get admission,” the acting vice chancellor said.

    The acting vice chancellor also said her tenure was able to restore industrial peace in the university system by reconciling with the university based unions – the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU); Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU); Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).

    Prof Lar said that through dialogue and diplomacy, she reconciled the aggrieved factions and the university currently enjoys peaceful working relationships.

  • Ministry partners UniAbuja on programme for youth development

    Ministry partners UniAbuja on programme for youth development

    The Federal Government has sought the professionalisation of youth work practice to advance effective youth development in the country.

    In order to actualise this goal, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development has entered into collaboration with the Yakubu Gowon University (University of Abuja) to introduce a postgraduate programme in Youth Development Work.

    Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, who spoke at a workshop on Professionalisation of Youth Work in Nigeria at the University of Abuja, said the initiative was about upgrading a discipline that is a foundation to national destiny. 

    The workshop with the theme: The nexus between professionalisation of youth work and the demographic dividends was organised by the Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with UniAbuja and Nigeria Youth Workers Association (NYWA).

  • Fed govt urged to constitute new governing council for UniAbuja

    Fed govt urged to constitute new governing council for UniAbuja

    Some academics and alumni have called for the urgent constitution of a new governing council for the University of Abuja.

    They also asked the federal government to extend the tenure of the acting vice-chancellor of the University, Patricia Lar who has three months left in her appointment.

    Although her mandate is for six months, they want it extended to allow for the completion of ongoing reforms.

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    The academics said this would enable her to continue the ‘rescue mission’ gains the university is experiencing under her leadership.

    They said this in a joint statement signed by Godwin Okaneme of the department of philosophy, Iheanyichukwu Ukpabi of the department of policy and strategic studies, Abuja Leadership Centre, and Umoru Abdulrasheed Oseni of the faculty of education at the university.

    The academics described her emergence as a “rescue mission” following the removal of Aisha Maikudi, the former VC, on February 6.

    The statement said: “The University does not yet have a full-fledged Governing Council. We appeal to the Federal Government to expedite action on the appointment of a Governing Council for the University to enable the institution run effectively and efficiently without encumbrances.

  • New vice-chancellors for UNIABUJA, UNN in overhaul of federal varsities

    New vice-chancellors for UNIABUJA, UNN in overhaul of federal varsities

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced sweeping leadership changes at several federal universities in a move aimed at strengthening governance and academic excellence in  the nation’s tertiary education system.

    A statement  yesterday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the changes, which are effective immediately, affect key positions at the University of Abuja—now renamed Yakubu Gowon University—the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and other institutions.

    At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor.

    In her place, Professor Lar Patricia Manko has been appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor for a six-month term.

    She will not be eligible to apply for the substantive position when it becomes available.

     Senator Lanre Tejuoso, previously Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University.

      The Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Professor Polycarp Emeka has been removed before the expiration of his  tenure  on February 14.

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    He has been replaced by Professor Oguejiofu T. Ujam, who will serve in an acting capacity for six months and will not be eligible to apply for the substantive role.

     Gen. Ike Nwachukwu, former Pro-Chancellor of UNN has been  reassigned to the University of Uyo.

    Mr Olubunmi Kayode Ojo, who previously served as Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lokoja and the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, now takes over  at UNN.

    His former position at Lokoja has been filled by Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi, who was previously Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo.

    Other appointments include Senator Joy Emordi as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, will take over from  Senator  Tejuoso.

    Senator Sani Stores, formerly a council member at UNN, has been named Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, taking over from Senator Emordi.

     Olugbenga Kukoyi,  a former UNN council member, is now the Pro-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

    President Tinubu emphasized that these changes reflect his administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s higher education system by fostering dynamic leadership and accountability.

    The restructuring aims to improve governance, enhance institutional management, and promote academic excellence across the country’s universities.

  • UniAbuja students receive N5.45m grant for research

    UniAbuja students receive N5.45m grant for research

    Some undergraduate students of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) have received N5.45 million grant to conduct research. 

    The grant is the highest since the inception of the initiative.

    Presenting the cheque to the awardees on Tuesday during the 6th Undergraduate Research Day organised by UniAbuja’s Centre for Undergraduate Research, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, expressed the institution’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation.

    She said: “At the University of Abuja, we are committed to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives, creativity flourishes, and innovation leads to solutions for societal challenges.”

    She said the theme of the event, ‘Promoting National Development Through Research,’ underscored the university’s dedication to purposeful inquiry and impactful solutions. 

    The vice-chancellor urged students to seize the opportunity provided by the university’s conducive environment to develop a passion for research that addresses societal challenges.

    She added: “As undergraduates, you are the next generation of thought leaders and change-makers. Your involvement in research today prepares you not only for academic excellence but also for contributing meaningfully to our nation’s growth.

    “Whether it is in addressing health challenges, advancing technology, enhancing governance, or ensuring sustainability, the solutions to our greatest national issues lie in the quality of ideas that emerge from platforms like this.”

    She commended the Centre for Undergraduate Research for its commitment to nurturing young talent and pledged continued support for research activities within the university.

    The Director of the Centre for Undergraduate Research, Prof. Taibat Atoyebi, said twenty groups of undergraduate students expressed interest in this year’s research grants while thirteen teams were shortlisted to submit research proposals, with six ultimately selected.

    She said: “In preparation for this 6th Research Day, twenty groups of students expressed interest in CUR research grants. Thirteen teams were shortlisted to submit research proposals, and were given the opportunity to orally defend their proposals. Six research proposals scaled through and are being presented today. A total of N5,450,000.00 is the total grant being awarded.”

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    Prof. Atoyebi outlined the eligibility criteria for student research projects, noting that they must be original, acceptable, practicable, sustainable, and mentored. 

    She added that the awardees are required to present periodic progress reports on their research or innovative projects to the Centre.

    The six proposals submitted by the student researchers that secured the awards are Bioactive Compounds from K. pinnata and J. tanjorensis: Isolation, Characterisation, and Evaluation of Anti-anaemic and Hepatoprotective Effects in Rats; Assessment of Biosafety and Waste Management Practices in Abattoirs in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria; Application of Vermitechnology in Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Agriculture and Evaluating the Phytochemicals and Antidiabetic Properties of Curry Leaves.

    Others are Using AI and ML to Model Energy Consumption in University of Abuja’s Students’ Hostels: A Macroeconomic Approach and Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Calopogonium Mucunoides and Mitracarpus Species (Rubiaceae) against Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae.