Kwara Varsity Research Teams Secure  Grants

Four research teams from Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, have secured competitive research grants from two renowned funding organisations.

At the international level, a research team led by Dr Bolatito Olanipekun as principal investigator was awarded a $43,913 research grant by TWAS-UNESCO.

At the national level, three KWASU research teams emerged successful under the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) grant scheme.

The team led by Dr Abdulwaheed Musa received N37,590,000, while Dr Kehinde Alabi’s team secured N25,000,000. Another team led by Dr Khafayat Olatinwo was awarded N20,435,900.

While presenting the award letters to the successful researchers, the vice chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, congratulated the recipients on their outstanding achievements, describing their successes as a reflection of the university’s support of impactful research and innovation.

Jimoh also encouraged the awardees to mentor early-career researchers, stressing the importance of building a strong research culture that will continue to attract competitive grants and enhance the institution’s global visibility.