The Yaba College of Technology has announced that its lecturers secured TETFund/National Research Fund grants worth over ₦62.9 million for transformative projects.

The announcement was made on Monday in a statement. It reaffirmed Yabatech’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading institution for technological innovation and applied research.

It stated that Emodi Izuchukwu of the School of Art, Design, and Printing received ₦24.1 million to pioneer his project on marine pollution and the blue economy.

Mr Izuchukwu’s project, ‘Transforming Marine Pollution into Art’, will creatively convert marine waste into artworks. 

According to the statement, the research promotes environmental sustainability while enhancing maritime opportunities for inclusive economic growth and cultural renewal in Nigeria.

The institution stated that Mr Izuchukwu will lead a multidisciplinary team, comprising Chinyere Ndubuisi, Emmanuel Irokanulo, Florence Nweke, and Adenike Ezeagwu, to explore innovative methods for converting marine waste into assets.

The statement also disclosed that Akin Olaleru of the School of Engineering received ₦38.8 million for groundbreaking research on hybrid perovskite semiconductors for efficient photovoltaic devices.

Mr Olaleru and his co-researchers, including Olufunke Oyebamiji, Olasoji Adekoya, and Matthew Solomon, aim to accelerate Nigeria’s solar power sector through research on clean energy and sustainable technology.

“These landmark awards highlight Yabatech’s growing influence in addressing global challenges through sustainability and technological innovation,” said the statement.

It stressed the importance of applied research in driving national growth, industry transformation, and environmental protection.

“This achievement reaffirms our commitment to producing research that delivers practical solutions to real-world problems. With these grants, Yabatech continues leading transformative research that impacts society, industry, and the environment,” it added.

(NAN)