The University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, will play host to a two-day Academia-Industry Forum themedInvestment In Research Initiative. The event which will hold at the Senate Chambers of the University of Benin, will begin on the 19th of August 2014 at10.00 AM. Under the distinguished chairmanship of Mutiu Sumnonu, Country Chair, Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC).
The Keynote Address is to be delivered by Dr. Abdu Bulama, Honourable Minister of Science and Technology.
Special Guest of Honor : Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, Honourable Minister of Education.
Host : Prof. O.G Oshodin JP, Vice-Chancellor, University of Benin
Chief Host: Senator Effiong Dickson Bob, Chairman Governing Council, University of Benin
Sub Themes
- Demonstration & Deployment of Scientific Outputs
- Patenting & Commercialization of Research Outputs
- Significane for Centre for Research & Innovation
- Synergy between Academia and Industry
Expected Deliverables
- Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Research & Innovation (COERAI)
- Integrated Human Capital Development Schemes
- Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP)
- Co-location Programme
- Student Internship Programme
- Collaborative Research Programme
Lead Speakers
- Julius Amioba Okojie (OON) Executive Secretary of NUC
- Dr. Austin Lazarus Asimonye - Chairman/CEO Austin Laz PLC
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