Thursday, October 12, 2023 was a day of awards and recognition for members of the Conference Planning Committee, participants and sponsors, as the 16th UNILAG Annual Research Conference & Fair came to an end.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research) and Chairman of the Central Research Committee, Professor Bola Oboh, gave the Closing Remarks. She gave a brief history of the Research Conference& Fair and how it has evolved over the years, defying challenges and getting better.
“This 16th edition of the UNILAG Annual Research Conference & Fair is the first to be integrated with the International Week; and from the feedback gotten so far, it has been a successful initiative. Therefore, from 2024, the University of Lagos will continue to combine both programmes, because it will give the university more global visibility and make the research conference truly international.”
She doubled down on her appreciation of the participants and sponsors of the conference, ascribing its success to their enthusiastic support.
“Going forward, we have had a successful conference, and the University of Lagos thanks everyone of you who made it possible. From the members of the Conference Planning Committee, led by Prof. Abayomi Okanlawon, our very engaging participants from all over the country, to our ever-willing sponsors who support us with their financial resources and goodwill. On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, I express our deepest gratitude”.
Director of Fumman Chemicals Nigeria, Prof. Olufunmilayo Adeyemi, and a representative of the Managing Director of UNILAG Consult were on ground to receive their awards in recognition for their outstanding to the success of the 16th UNILAG Conference and Fair.
Other sponsors include Access Bank Pls, African Tea Solutions, and VitaFoam.
Director of the Research Management Office (RMO), Prof. Timothy Nubi, read the Communique of the Conference.
Click HERE to read the Communique.
