By DanHassan Abubakar
Forty Six (46) Academic Staff of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State are being trained on Research for Impact (R4I) and Grant Writing
A press statement by the Institution’s public relations officer Auwal Hassan said the training, organized by the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation (CERI), is aimed at equipping the academics with innovative skills to design and implement impactful research projects that can secure funding and drive positive change in the community.
Declaring the capacity building activity opened recently, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor DVC Academics Professor Bala Abdulhamid Ma’aji, emphasized the importance of research in driving development.
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 grant writing skills in securing funding for research projects. 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.