FUOYE Researchers Secure N89.9 Million in Federal Grants for National Projects

Four academics at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have secured a significant total of ₦89.964 million in National Research Fund grants from the Federal Government. These grants will support innovative research projects targeting critical socio-economic, educational, and healthcare challenges within Nigeria.

FUOYE Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, announced the achievement, calling it another milestone for the institution's growing reputation as a research-focused university. The successful projects emerged from a competitive selection process, with research areas including unemployment, artificial intelligence in education, pharmaceutical innovation, and healthcare.

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The grants are evidence of the quality of scholarship in the university. Our management is also committed to creating an enabling environment for cutting-edge research, innovation, and academic excellence.

Leading the recipients is Professor Omotosho Babatunde Joshua, whose project on addressing unemployment in Nigeria's formal labor market received ₦19.964 million. Dr. Adeniyi Bolajoko Florence secured ₦20 million for her study comparing traditional and AI-driven teaching methods in Nigerian universities. Dr. Ojo Stephen Kayode received ₦21 million to research the development of innovative cosmetic formulations using fungal melanin for hair growth and dandruff management. Dr. Adeleye Olutayo Ademola was awarded ₦29 million for his research on combating diabetic wounds using natural remedies with ethosomal hydrogel topical delivery.

These grants underscore FUOYE's increasing prominence as a center for high-impact research. The university management expressed commitment to fostering an environment conducive to cutting-edge research and academic excellence, confident that the funded projects will yield impactful findings to address pressing national issues.

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This feat further reflects FUOYE’s rising profile as a centre of research excellence, expressing confidence that the projects would produce impactful findings capable of addressing pressing national challenges and enhan