A RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION INITIATIVE

National Entrepreneurship Week

In This Issue:

Annual National

Entreprenu-

ership Week

1st ICACSET

Conference

33rd NSBMB

Conference

Call for pro-

posal/Fellowship

Chief Writer

and Editor: Pro-

fessor G. O

Tayo

Writer and de-

signer: Adenike

Folorunso-Ako

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The maiden Annual National Entrepreneurship

Week (Anew) took place from November 17-22,

2014.

The program involved four different activities

IDEAS CONTEST: A platform where students’

teams from various universities select a chal-

lenge in their catchment area, analyze the

situation and proffer a feasible solution that

can become a viable enterprise.

MAKE YOUR MARK CONTEST: This aimed at

sharpening the creative problem solving capa-

bility of the students’ teams. All participants

were given a challenging problem determined

by the panel of Judges. The teams were given

48 hours to investigate and proffer solutions,

which would be presented in print and elec-

tronic format. Questions and answer sessions

were included in the two competitions.

INNOVATION EXPO FOR RESEARCH: This in-

volved exhibition of academic intellectual

properties that can be commercialized.

ENTREPRENUERSHIP COLLOQUIUM: Promi-

nent academic and eminent discussants

from industry and professionals were invited

to make presentations on “Building Sustain-able Industry-Institution Partnership”.

Babcock University team participated in all the

activities. The team which was made up of15

students and 15 faculty and staff was led by Pro-

fessor G.O Tayo, Director of Research and Inter-

national Cooperation, Babcock University.

IDEAS CONTEST

BU was represented by 5 members of the BU

Enactus group, Tobi, Sinmi, Dora, Bode and

Ngozi. They made presentations on project 360,

project shine and the gel fuel. These were pro-

jects the group had been carrying out within

Ilishan community and environs.

MAKE YOUR MARK CONTEST

Bola Raheem, Ezinwanne Onuoha, Ngozi

Ukueni, Nelson Uzenabor, Uzu Michael, Emman-

uel Nwite and Opara Ndubuisi participated.

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All teams were given the topic “Youth Restiveness, causes and solu-

tions. The solution was to involve an enterprise and a bottom to top

approach. The 7 member make your mark team worked tirelessly

with other members of the BU team, working late into the night in

team spirit. The team emerged 2nd out of 45 teams in spite of the

fact that they could not use their power point presentation because

of power outage.

Innovation Expo

Research products and output such as sweet potato bread by Dr.

Onigbinde, Adebayo (Basic Sciences department), mushroom and

pulp by Mr Omenka, Richard (Biochemistry Department), potential

cure for arthritis by Dr. Anyasor, God’swill (Biochemistry depart-

ment), software on poultry management, pension fund by Mr Omo-

tunde Ayokunle (Computer Science department) and the path find-

er by Ayua Moses (Computer Technology, 400l).

Entreprenuership Colloquium

Prominent academic and professionals from industry made presen-

tations and also shared experiences on enduring network between

town and gown.

Mr Joshua Suleiman, Godwin Nwankwere, Godwin Ugbaka and Mr

Raphael the team from the Development and Strategy Division,

Babcock University, were also present to project Babcock

University. The BU booth was well branded by them.

Dr. Ayodele, Kolawole, Senior Research Officer, Research and

International Cooperation, served as a coach and also saw to

the welfare of all BU participants.

Mr Kwabai, Jerry, Mr Omotunde, Ayokunle, Dr. Anyasor

God’swill, Dr. Onigbinde, Adebayo, and Mr. Omenka all

cooperated with Professor G. O. Tayo in coaching the

students.

According to Professor Grace O. Tayo, she witnessed a high

level of team spirit among the Babcock contingent. It was this

cooperation that resulted in the success recorded. She is

grateful to all participants, coaches, mentors including Mr

Ajike, the Enactus adviser and Olumide Ibikunle, Enactus

team leader, and finally the Babcock University Administra-

tion for investing heavily in the program.

BU team came second in the make your mark contest and

was awarded a certificate of participation, a plaque and a

cash award of two hundred and fifty thousand naira.

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BU Certificate of Participation

The Plaque

BU Entourage on arrival at NUC

Dr. Onigbinde, Adebayo & Mr Nwankwere,, Godwin Professor Tayo, Grace & Mr Suleiman, Joshua

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MORE PICTURES FROM THE ANEW PROGRAM

Mr Bola( NUC Official) and Dr Ayodele, Kolawole Dr Onigbinde making his presentation

Mr Omneka, Dr Anyasor, an alumnus of BU, and Prof. G. O. Tayo

Dora, Tobi & Sinmi making their presentation

Dora, Tobi & Sinmi (from left & right)

NUC Executive at BU’s Booth

Bode and the Gel stove fuel Moses with the pathfinder staff Team Coaches: Vision Drivers

Idea Contest Presenters

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1st International Conference on Advanced Computerised Systems and

Emerging Technologies (ICACSET) 2014

The 1st International Conference on Advanced Computerised Systems and

Emerging Technologies (ICACSET) took place from November 30-

December 3, 2014, at Babcock University Guest House.

The purpose of the conference was to provide a platform for reinforcing

and building strategic relationship between the industry and academia

that would impact national sustainable development through computer-

ised systems and emerging technologies.

One hundred and sixty-three participants registered for the conference.

Special Guests: Professor I. Okoro (Vice President, Babcock University)

stood in for Professor J. A. Kayode Makinde who was unavoidably absent.

While Prof. David Adewumi (Dean, School of Science & Information, Na-

tional Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and President, Nigeria Computer

Society (NCS), and Alhaja Sekinat Yusuf, President/Chairman of Council,

Computer Professionals, Registration Council of Nigeria were in attend-

ance. While His Excellency, Ambassador Uriel Palti (Israel Ambassador was

indisposed).

Invited Keynote Speakers: Professor Kofi A. A. Makinwa (Professor, Delft

University of Technology, Netherlands), and Professor (Mrs.) Adenike Oso-

fisan (Director, Business School, University of Ibadan) were present, while

Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe (Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

also founder, FASMICRO Group, USA ) was absent.

Conference Key Speakers: Dr. Mitchell B. Nesenoff, (CEO and President of

CES industries, Inc. USA), Dr. Nicolae Goga (Associate Professor in Universi-

ty Politehnica of Bucharest and Romania), Dr. Akin Fapohunda and Mr.

Timothy Olukayode Akano (CEO of New Horizons Nigeria) .

Morning Devotions: Day 2: Pastor (Dr.) Tunde Ojewole (Babcock University

Pastor) handled the morning devotion titled “ATM” and the bible readings

were taken from Psalm 117 and 119.

Day 3: Pastor (Dr.) Israel Olaore handled the devotion titled

“Integration of faith in learning” we were encouraged to tap from

the shareware resources of God that is free of charge and is not

controlled by Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). God is

the owner of these emerging technologies.

Presentations: Keynote presentations

Professor Kofi Makinwa :Sensing the Future

Professor (Mrs) Adenike Osofisan: Emerging Technologies and Education

Special guest presentation:

Alahaja Sekinat Yusuf (The President and Chairman of Council,

Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigria (CPN)).

Nicolae Goga, Ph.D : ISO/IEEE Standards For Medical Infor-matics

Timothy Akano :State of Cyber Security

Akin Fapohunda, Ph.D :Information Technology Skills and Skills Set for Breaking Out of Ivory

Mithchell Nesenoff, Ph.D: IT Pitfalls and Solutions in the Class-room

A panel session on postgraduate mentoring,

Interactive Session for undergraduate students

Technical sessions

The conference ended with a special banquet and presentation of awards and certificates.

Cross Section of participants

Professor Kofi Makinwa Professor Adenike Osofisan Mr Tim Akano

Dr Akin Fapohunda

Dr Nicolae Goga Mithchell B. Nesenoff Prof. Oludele Awodele Prof. Iheanyi Okoro

Dr. Anyasor, God’swill N. and Dr. Adeyemi, Olaoluwa T. of the Department of Biochemistry, Benjamin S. Carson

(Snr) School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, recent graduates of the Post graduate School,

Babcock University attended the Annual Conference of NSBMB which was held between November 11-14, 2014

at the University of Ilorin Auditorium, Kwara State.

Dr. Anyasor, G.N. came first position and was given an award with the paper

presentation titled“Hexane fraction of Costus afer leaves inhibited mitochondrial membrane permeability transition, F1F0 ATPase and scavenged nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide”.

During the nutrition session, Dr. Adeyemi, O.T. also had first position and was

given an award after presenting a paper titled “Influence of processing methods

on protein quality of Atlantic Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)”.

Dr. Adeyemi, Olaoluwa Biochemistry

Department , Babcock

Dr. Anyasor , G. N. , Biochemistry Department, Babcock University

Closing Dinner

Undergraduate students’ mentoring PG students’ mentoring panel

Undergraduate students’ mentoring

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Call for proposals/fellowships The African Population and Health Research Center

(APHRC)

In partnership with the International Development Re-

search Center (IDRC) is pleased to announce the eight

call for applications for the African Doctoral Dissertation

Research Fellowships (ADDRF). The intention is to

strengthen their research skills and provide them an op-

portunity for timely completion of their doctoral train-

ing. ADDRF will award about 20 fellowships in 2015 to

doctoral students who are within two years of complet-

ing their thesis at an African university. Attach applica-

tion and form to 2015addrf@aphrc.org. For further en-

quiries contact The ADDRF Manager, at

2015addrf@aphrc.org, +254202662244. Deadline is

January 15, 2015

Kinship Foundation– Conservation Fellows 2015

Kinship supports fellows worldwide to participate in its

month-long conservation leadership program in the

USA, supported with stipends and lodging. Applicants

should be mid-career conservation practitioners with at

least five years of field experience, a bachelor’s degree,

and a demonstrated desire to innovate. Application peri-

od is November 1-january 26, 2015.

Audubon Naturalist Society– Small Grants for Con-

servation.

The Crowder– Messersmith Conservation Fund makes

grants for local conservation projects in developing

countries. The funds are seed money for communities

and individuals. Applications from developing countries

are invited. Grants are a maximum of 2000 U. S. dollars

for a year. Deadline for application is February 01.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation -- Interna-

tional Climate Protection Fellowships. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers 20 fel-

lowships for young climate experts from developing

countries interested in conducting a project in Germany

and pursuing long-term collaboration. The fellowship

allows future leaders to spend a year in Germany work-

ing on a research-based project of their own choice in

the field of climate protection. Fellows choose their own

hosts. The fellowship includes intensive language train-

ing and an orientation program at the introduction. The

deadline for applications is March 15, 2015.Link

Tusk Trust– Awards for African Conservation. The Tusk Conservation Awards highlights achievements

of individuals working in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa is

awarded to a distinguished individual for contribution of

over ten years. The Tusk award is to an individual with a

minimum of five years experience who has demonstrated

a considerable commitment to conservation, who has

already made a significant impact. Both categories win a

trophy and grant to support further work. Deadline for

nominations is February 06, 2015

Eppley Foundation for Research—Grants for Re-

search in Environmental Topics The Eppley Foundation supports advanced scientific re-

search by scientists and medical doctors with established

records of publications in their specialties. These special-

ties include endangered animals and ecosystems; climate

change; and others. Deadline for letters inquiry are

March 15 and September 15

MasterCard Foundation— Graduate Studies for Afri-

cans at Michigan State University 2015 The MasterCard Foundation funds citizens and residents

of sub-Saharan Africa for graduate studies at Michigan

State University, USA. The fields of study at MSU include

agriculture and natural resources; veterinary medicine;

natural sciences; and many others. The deadline for com-

pleted applications is February 02, 2015

For suggestions, kindly contact any of the

following RIC Staff

Grace Tayo 08033794709 toyosi66@gmail.com

Adenike Folorunso–Ako 07084318992 adunadenike@gmail.com

Kolawole Ayodele 08055676925 ayodelewole@gmail.com

Princess Adebola 08023336211 aoadebola@yahoo.com

The Price of success is hard work, dedication to

the Job at hand and determination that whether

we win or lose, we have applied the best of our-

selves to the task at hand.

Vince Lombardi

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