SAZU pledges to improve livelihood, community development through research

Segun Babatunde Awofadeji, Bauchi

Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State has reiterated its commitment to conducting impactful research that addresses the needs of Nigerian communities.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC Academics), Professor Bala Abdulhamid Ma’aji, emphasised 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, organised by the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation (CERI), aims to equip staff with the necessary skills to design and implement impactful research projects that can secure funding and drive positive change in the community.

Professor Ma’aji noted that the university recognises the potential of research to address the numerous challenges facing Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast. He emphasised that SAZU is committed to conducting research that is relevant, impactful, and beneficial to the community.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor who also highlighted the importance of grant writing skills in securing funding for research projects, 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. END