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From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin
The Vice Chancellor University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole said at the weekend that the university has produced a total of thirty six patents geared towards impacting the society and developing the nation.
The Vice Chancellor made the disclosure while speaking at the 37th and 38th 2021/2022 convocation ceremony of University , held at the University auditorium Ilorin,Kwara state.
He said the patents were produced with the federal government through the national office of technology , acquisition and promotion to boost research and innovation.
Professor Egbewole said the number of patents were produced in various disciplines which included Medicine 5, Agriculture 5, Engineering 16,Food , and Information Technology 4, petrochemical 3,Defence 1and Energy 1. The various patents are currently being positioned for commercialization as our researches are geared towards impacting the society and developing our community.
According to him, the university is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, critical thinking and lifelong learning.
He explained that the graduates of the Institution are trained with a strong foundation of making meaningful contribution to nation building.
Said he : ” The remarkable milestones achieved by the university in terms of ranking was a testament to the hard work and dedication of staff and students.”
He advised the graduands to be of good behavior and seek for knowledge at all times.
In all a total of 10,757 graduands were awarded first degree ,Diploma, Postgraduate Diplomas and PhDs at the University 2021/2022 convocation ceremony.
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