Don advocates sustainable research funding for national development

The Director of Biotechnology at Precious Cornerstone University ibadan Prof. Charles Adetunji, has called for sustainable funding of researches to accelerate national development.

According to the director, he noted that research is the cornerstone for acceleration of economic development and improved living conditions of the people.

”Research is important in the national development of the country, as it is the only source for generating and advancing the frontiers of knowledge, skills training and expertise for manpower.

 “That is why funding for research is not only about financial sustenance.

 “It is about unlocking the doors to securing resources, enabling researchers to traverse the path from ideation to innovation that makes tangible contributions to human knowledge,” he said.

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He also added that the success of any research project depend not only on the efforts of the researcher, but also on available infrastructure and funding to conduct the research.

 “If there is no proper research, probably, proper development policies would not be in place, or if proper policies are in place, maybe they would not be implemented to benefit the right stakeholders.

 “That is why research and development are inseparable, given that the failure of research may hinder development,”

NaN/ Chidimma Gold