Nigerian researchers have been encouraged to invest research grants in valuable works that will benefit the nation and stand the test of time rather than divert the resources for personal use.
A don with University of Edinburgh, Dr. Akin Iwilade gave the advise at a workshop for researchers on proposal writing for research grants held at the Senate building of Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago- Iwoye, Ogun state.
The workshop organised by the Oba Sikiru Adetona professorial chair in good governance of the institution had in attendance academic staff and representatives of the institution’s management.
According to Dr. Akin Iwilade, research grants are not meant to enrich the researchers noting that many research works failed to win grants due to inflated budgets.He explained that researchers must understand the dynamics involved in accessing international grants which include good proposals build around team work, good profile, sincere budgeting and meeting the aspirations of the funders.
Dr. Iwilade who expressed delight on the exploits of researchers from Nigeria amongst their contemporaries seeking grants from funders in the United Kingdom advised Nigeria researchers not to rest on their oars.
The Vice Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Professor Ganiyu Olatunde represented by the deputy vice Chancellor Academic, Professor Deji Agboola said capacity building for staff of the institution was one of the focus of the university administration noting that the school expect its staff to win up to fifty grants in the next twelve months with the training.
The Chairman, board of trustees of Oba Sikiru Adetona professorial chair, Professor Akinsola Agagu while speaking said their mission was to improve on good governance in the country through açcess and judicious use of international grants.
The workshop on proposal writing for research grants is expected to dovetail to the faculties and the departments at the University.
Wale Oluokun
