Bauchi varsity, SAZU pledges improved livelihood through research
By Samuel Luka
The Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) Bauchi has reiterated its commitment to conducting impactful research that addresses the needs of Nigerian communities.
According to a press statement made available to newsmen by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Auwal Hassan on Tuesday, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Fatimah Tahir had during a 3-day training on Research for Impact (R4I) and Grant Writing for academic staff, emphasized the importance of research in driving development.
Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor DVC Academics Professor Bala Abdulhamid Ma’aji, the Vice Chancellor noted that the university recognizes the potential of research to address the numerous challenges facing Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast.
The vice Chancellor emphasized that SAZU is committed to conducting research that is relevant, impactful, and beneficial to the community.
While highlighting the importance of grant writing skills in securing funding for research projects, the vice Chancellor also urged the 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.
The press statement noted that 46 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.
It added that the training, organized 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.