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

This is contained in a statement from the institution’s Acting Director of University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, on Tuesday in Ilorin.

Ms Aliyu said, “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 ₦37,590,000, while Dr. Kehinde Peter Alabi’s team secured ₦25,000,000. Another team led by Dr. Khafayat Olatinwo was awarded ₦20,435,900.”

She quoted the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jimoh Shaykh-Luqman, as congratulating the grant recipients on their outstanding achievement, while presenting the award letters to them.

He described their success as a reflection of the university’s support of impactful research and innovation.

Mr Shaykh-Luqman also encouraged the awardees to mentor early-career researchers and emphasised building a strong research culture that would continue to attract competitive grants and enhance the institution’s global visibility. 

(NAN)