Historic Meeting Strengthens UNIZIK’s Research and Grant Development Agenda

The Grant Development and Management Team (GDMT) recently paid a pivotal courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Professor Stanley Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, marking a significant step in advancing the university’s research mandate.

The high-level meeting convened the Vice Chancellor alongside International Grant Collaborators, led by Professor Joe Ukemenam, with the GDMT represented by Director Professor Samuel-Mary Onwubuiko Obiora, Erstwhile Director Professor Eleje Uchenna George, Deputy Director Dr. Kingsley ChukwuEbuka Agu, and Grant Development Associate Mr. Uwanta Lawrence Ifeanyi.

Under Professor Anyaehie’s visionary leadership—embodied in the B.O.N.D. ethos (Boldness, Opportunity, Networking, and Development)—the discussions centered on innovative grantmanship, fostering sustainable research initiatives, and creating integrated strategies to advance the university’s academic and environmental objectives.

This collaboration underscores UNIZIK’s commitment to becoming a global hub for impact-driven research, positioning the institution to secure international partnerships and drive sustainable development in alignment with its strategic priorities.

The meeting exemplifies the university’s proactive approach in transforming research ideas into actionable outcomes, reinforcing UNIZIK’s reputation for excellence in scholarship and innovation.