The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) will award grants to two Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students on environmental science at the forthcoming 23rd Chief S.L Edu Memorial Lecture.
This is contained in a statement by the media and communications manager of the foundation, Mr Olusomi Oduguwa, in Lagos yesterday.
Oduguwa said the grant sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Ltd., would be given to the two PhD students in the field of environmental sciences in any Nigerian universities.
“The grant which is sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Ltd., seeks to promote research works in nature conservation, biodiversity preservation, environmental management, and sustainable livelihood.
“Selection of successful candidates is done through months of rigorous adjudication exercise involving academics, professionals and stakeholders in the fields of conservation,” he said.
Oduguwa said the lecture with theme: “Greening Africa’s Economies: Can Climate Positive Growth Deliver Prosperity?,” would hold on Jan. 14 in Victoria Island, Lagos.
He added that the lecture would be delivered by former vice president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN).
