The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, submitted on Saturday that the institution has done well when it comes to research efforts while noting that a total of 36 patents has been made available to the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NATOP), Abuja.
The University of Ilorin has according to him done tremendously well and provided the enabling environment for lecturers to carry out research.
‘The university produced 4 patents in 2021/2022 academic session and currently has a total of 36 patents with the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NATOP), Abuja.
With this, the University of Ilorin is one of the highest contributing institutions to patency in Nigeria. The number of our patents and the disciplines are: Medical 5, Agriculture 5, Engineering 16, Food 1, Information Technology 4, Petrochemical 3, Defence 1, Energy 1. The various patents are currently being positioned for commercialization’ he said.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Professor Egbewole, who said this on Saturday during the institution’s ongoing 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies which was held at the main auditorium of the university, urged the graduands to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with the ability to adapt, learn, relearn, and unlearn.
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“Today’s Convocation is a reflection of the values and principles that underpin the University of Ilorin. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
Our graduates leave these hallowed halls not only with degrees but with a strong foundation for making meaningful contributions to our society and the world at large.
As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, let us also remember that education is a lifelong journey. The knowledge and skills you have acquired here are tools that will empower you to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The world is ever-evolving, and your ability to adapt, learn, and grow will be paramount. Your generation is driven by technology and it is the tool to rule that future that just dawned on you today’ he submitted.
He also disclosed that Unilorin has enjoyed the support of the Federal Government through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND.
‘The university has continued to enjoy the support of TETFUND as an intervention fund of ₦954,732,123.00 was allocated to the University by TETFUND for year 2023 to cover eleven specific areas.
Equally, the university received a TETFund award of Five Hundred Million (₦500,000,000.00) for hostel accommodation for our students and Two Hundred Million (₦200,000,000.00) for Zonal Interventions’ he added while noting that the funds in question have been used for execution of different projects-Team@orientactualmags.com
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