Yabatech Secures ₦62.9 Million in Grants for Groundbreaking Research.
Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has reached a significant milestone as two of its staff members were awarded TETFund/National Research Fund grants totaling over ₦62.9 million for pioneering projects.
The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Mr. Adekunle Adams, Deputy Registrar, Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations.
Adams reaffirmed Yabatech’s status as a leading institution in Nigeria for technological innovation and applied research.
He revealed that Dr. Emodi Izuchukwu from the School of Art, Design, and Printing received ₦24.1 million to lead a project addressing marine pollution through the blue economy.
“Izuchukwu’s project, Transforming Marine Pollution into Art, aims to creatively convert marine waste into artwork,” Adams explained.
The research not only promotes environmental sustainability but also seeks to boost maritime opportunities for inclusive economic growth and cultural revitalization in Nigeria.
Dr. Izuchukwu will lead a multidisciplinary team, including Chinyere Ndubuisi, Emmanuel Irokanulo, Florence Nweke, and Adenike Ezeagwu, to develop innovative methods for transforming marine waste into valuable resources.
In addition, Dr. Akin Olaleru of the School of Engineering secured ₦38.8 million for his groundbreaking research on hybrid perovskite semiconductors designed to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic devices.
Olaleru and his team—Olufunke Oyebamiji, Olasoji Adekoya, and Matthew Solomon—aim to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s solar energy sector through advancements in clean and sustainable technology.
“These prestigious awards highlight Yabatech’s expanding role in tackling global challenges through sustainability and technological innovation,” Adams said.
He emphasized the critical role of applied research in driving national development, transforming industries, and protecting the environment.
Congratulating the grant recipients, Yabatech’s management noted that this achievement reflects the institution’s vision.
“This success reaffirms our commitment to producing research that offers practical solutions to real-world problems. With these grants, Yabatech continues to lead transformative research that positively impacts society, industry, and the environment,” Adams added.
He concluded by affirming Yabatech’s dedication to shaping Nigeria’s future through innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge scientific exploration.
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