KWASU SHINE: Four research teams secure $43k TWAS-UNESCO, N83m TetFund NRF grants
In a major boost to its academic and research profile, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has secured prestigious international and national research grants totaling over $43,900 and N83 million.
Four distinct research teams from the institution clinched the competitive funding from two renowned organizations, reaffirming the university’s growing reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
The breakdown of the grants
The funding spans both global and national research bodies, highlighting KWASU’s expanding footprints in the scientific community.
International Funding: TWAS-UNESCO
Principal Investigator: Dr. Bolatito Eunice Olanipekun
Grant Awarded: $43,913
Funding Body: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) – UNESCO
National Funding: 2025 NRF (TetFund) Grants
Three KWASU research teams emerged successful under the highly competitive 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) grant scheme, facilitated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
According to a statement released by the Director of University Relations, Prof. Saidat Aliyu, the successful national teams are led by:
Dr. Abdulwaheed Musa’s Team: Awarded N37,590,000
Dr. Kehinde Peter Alabi’s Team: Awarded N25,000,000
Dr. Khafayat Yetunde Olatinwo’s Team: Awarded N20,435,900
VC reacts
While presenting the formal award letters to the successful scholars, the Vice-Chancellor of KWASU, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, showered praises on the recipients for their outstanding achievements.
Professor Jimoh described their success as a direct reflection of the university’s deliberate support for impactful research, innovation, and community development.
“This achievement is a testament to the high caliber of intellect we house here at KWASU. It shows that our efforts to foster an environment conducive to academic breakthroughs are yielding fruits on both national and global stages.”
A call for mentorship
The Vice-Chancellor further charged the grant recipients not to work in isolation. He urged them to actively mentor early-career researchers within the institution.
This, he noted, is vital to building a sustainable, formidable research culture that will continue to attract competitive global grants, solve societal problems, and ultimately boost the international visibility of Kwara State University.
