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AVC Inaugurates Research Group In ACE-PUTOR

By Humphrey Ogu

 

In line with its mandate of driving quality research  and innovations aimed at solving health-related societal problems, the Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACEPUTOR), has put together a research team known as Nutraceutical and Plant Derived Food Grade Substances Group. 
Performing the Inauguration Ceremony on Thursday, June 10, 2021, on behalf of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Stephen Okodudu, Co-ordinator, Academic Affairs, Professor Abdulrazaq Kilani, described the group as a goal-oriented multidisciplinary research group that will make the University more visible globally. “When you have a team spirit you will go places. Management will continue to encourage you to build a business model that will benefit the University stakeholders and society at large,” 
Representatives of the Vice Chancellor said. The objectives of the team include drafting a cookbook and standard operating guideline of Nutraceutical and plant derived food grade substances, customising the cookbook, developing the farm for the cultivation of the plant and sourcing of funds/partnership for the development of the cottage industry. Performing the Inauguration Ceremony on Thursday, June 10, 2021, on behalf of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Stephen Okodudu, Co-ordinator, Academic Affairs, Professor Abdulrazaq Kilani, described the group as a goal-oriented multidisciplinary research group that will make the University more visible globally. “When you have a team spirit you will go places. Management will continue to encourage you to build a business model that will benefit the University stakeholders and society at large,” Earlier in his remarks, Centre Leader, ACE-PUTOR, Dr Daprim Ogaji, said: “we draw inspiration from the biblical revelation linking plant-based remedies to the healing of nations. Judging from the remarkable  advancement in other fields such as renewable energy for sustainable development, we are poised to push this agenda further by the inauguration of a multi-disciplinary team of experts that would be supported by the centre".
On his part, leader of the research team and foremost Toxicologist, Professor Orish Orisakwe, said: “We have assurances that ACE-PUTOR, will support us as a team. This group is made up of experts from different professions. I believe that the University will fall back on this group for answers in future.” Other members of the team include Drs Kenneth Ezealisiji, Kenneth Ugoeze, Amaka Awanye, Kingsley Patrick-Iwuanyanwu, Anthonet Ezejiofor and Professor Ibisime Etela, while Mr Confidence Igwe serves as Secretary. 
Also speaking, Provost, College of Health Sciences, Professor Iyeopu Siminialayi, who is a member of the team, noted that the having such a research team is in line the University's entrepreneurial vision, expressing joy that he was part of the team.On his part, leader of the research team and foremost Toxicologist, Professor Orish Orisakwe, said: “We have assurances that ACE-PUTOR, will support us as a team. This group is made up of experts from different professions. I believe that the University will fall back on this group for answers in future.” Other members of the team include Drs Kenneth Ezealisiji, Kenneth Ugoeze, Amaka Awanye, Kingsley Patrick-Iwuanyanwu, Anthonet Ezejiofor and Professor Ibisime Etela, while Mr Confidence Igwe serves as  Secretary.  

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