University Of Ibadan Research Foundation Launched

[Shola Sholaz]

The University of Ibadan has launched the UI Research Foundation (UIRF) which is an avenue to foster research and nurture talents among staff in order to meet the mission of the university.
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Launching the project, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Isaac Adewole, said the aim of UIRF is to boost the university's effort to support high quality staff, who would deliver research results.
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He said the foundation will take off with N100 million grant  and urged the board members to be transparent, committed, and ensure international standards are met.
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In his reaction, the Chairman Board of UIRF, Chevalier Itsueli, said the foundation will groom future leaders on the research platforms.
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Itsueli charged its members to solicit for funds for researches in all sectors of the economy to attain the Vision 20:2020 for the country.