Two staff members of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have secured over ₦62.9 million in research grants from the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF).
The institution’s Deputy Registrar, Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations, Mr Adekunle Adams, in a statement, explained that the grants were awarded to Dr Emodi Anthony Izuchukwu of the School of Art, Design and Printing, and Dr Akin Olaleru of the School of Science.
Emodi received ₦24.1 million for his pioneering project, ‘Transforming Marine Pollution into Art: A Strategic Approach to Enhancing Nigeria’s Blue Economy’. The project, developed in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, aims to repurpose marine waste into art while promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Olaleru, on the other hand, secured ₦38.8 million for his research on ‘Fabrication and Optimisation of Hybrid Perovskite Semiconductors for High-Efficiency Photovoltaic Devices’. His work is expected to make a significant contribution to renewable energy and solar technology, aligning with Nigeria’s clean energy objectives.
The college management congratulated the researchers and their teams, describing the achievement as a landmark that highlights YABATECH’s growing influence in tackling national and global challenges through research, sustainability, and technological innovation.
“This recognition underscores our commitment to producing research that not only pushes scientific boundaries but also delivers practical solutions to real-world problems,” Adams stated.
