Calabar, Cross River State – The Vice Chancellor of the College of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has emphasised the significance of analysis in socio-economic restoration.
Prof. Florence Obi made the emphasis on the ASUU Secretariat Complicated, College of Calabar (UNICAL), through the 4th Nigerian Convention on Bodily Sciences, organised by the School of Bodily Sciences underneath the theme ‘Analysis in Bodily Sciences: A veritable Software in Nationwide Socio-Financial Restoration’.
Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Analysis, Linkages, and Collaborations, Prof. Peter Okafor, Prof. Obi urged members to spend money on high quality analysis, specializing in native wants and addressing societal challenges.
She acknowledged that International locations with robust bodily sciences capabilities preserve international competitiveness, stressing that, analysis in Bodily Sciences is what the nation wants to spice up improvement.
The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged that tutorial programmes within the bodily sciences are the inspiration for improvement, innovation, and international competitiveness.
The UNICAL helmsman additionally emphasised the necessity, by the outcomes of related analysis, to develop and alter the mindset of youths to curb the ‘japa’ syndrome that has engulfed our society.
The Varsity administrator known as for collective efforts from authorities, establishments, and household items to pursue high quality analysis to fulfill our native wants.
The Dean of the School of Bodily Sciences, Prof. Ekaete Enang, thanked the Vice Chancellor for supporting the convention and highlighted the convention theme’s concentrate on addressing socio-economic challenges.
She stated the emphasis was on how Bodily Science instruments must be used to deal with nagging points and reset the nation on a pathway to lasting financial restoration.
Prof Ekaete Enang stated the foremost goal of analysis is to spice up society by advancing information by scientific research.
In accordance with her, analysis unveils new information and provides new or extra insights into recognized information.
Prof Enang, who’s the Chairman of the Committee of Deans on the College, acknowledged that analysis shouldn’t solely be geared in direction of climbing the professorial ladder however must also concentrate on tackling societal challenges that impede the expansion of the economic system.
The Keynote speaker, Prof. Godwin Udom of the College of Port Harcourt, emphasised the significance of analysis in driving socio-economic progress.
Udom, a Professor of Hydrogeology/ Engineering Geology stated, “A rustic with out significant analysis is sort of a transferring automotive with deflated tyres.
“Analysis makes room for brand spanking new applied sciences, procedures, and merchandise that increase productiveness and competitiveness.”
He described the theme as apt, saying, it’s geared toward addressing up to date points in bodily sciences.
Prof. Udom lauded the Vice-Chancellor for the achievements attained whereas additionally interesting to her to maintain the flag flying as it will place UNICAL on the trail of glory.
