{"id":19468,"date":"2024-08-16T11:08:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T11:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=19468"},"modified":"2024-08-16T11:11:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T11:11:16","slug":"rmrdc-nsuk-partner-to-establish-institute-of-raw-materials-research-and-development-irmrd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2024\/08\/16\/rmrdc-nsuk-partner-to-establish-institute-of-raw-materials-research-and-development-irmrd\/","title":{"rendered":"RMRDC, NSUK PARTNER TO ESTABLISH INSTITUTE OF RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IRMRD)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have begun preparation to establish an Institute of Raw Materials Research and Development (IRMRD) in the University for the advancement of knowledge in the raw materials development.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Speaking during his working visit to the RMRDC headquarters in Abuja, the Vice Chancellor NSUK Prof. Sa\u2019adatu Hassan said the initiative will not only enrich the academic offerings but also contribute significantly to the growth of Nigeria\u2019s economy through research and innovation in raw materials.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cYour enthusiasm for partnership and collaboration, particularly in the area of Raw Material Economics, was truly inspiring and aligns perfectly with our commitment to advancing knowledge and research in this crucial sector.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cWe have carefully considered the challenge you presented to our university regarding establishing a programme focused on Raw Material Economics. In light of the national significance of this field and its profound implications on economic development, I am pleased to inform you that Nasarawa State University has escalated this concept into a full-blown Institute to be known as Institute of Raw Materials Research and Development (IRMRD).\"May<\/div>\n
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\u201cTo ensure the success of the IRMRD, we are keen to draw on the expertise and guidance of the RMRDC, given your institution’s extensive experience and knowledge in this field. We have prepared a presentation outlining our vision, objectives, and proposed activities for the institute, your recommendations can enhance our invaluable commitment.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This, he said, would be an opportunity to further a mutual collaboration and explore potential avenues for joint research, training programmes, \u201cAnd policy advocacy to maximise the benefits of our raw material resources for Nigeria’s economic advancement.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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On the agreement between the two institutions, the VC stated that they shall undertake steps to support research projects and other initiatives covering a mutual programme of cooperation set out in the articles following hereunder.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Speaking further on funding and finance, the both institutions shall make every effort to support development of the fruitful co-operation. Adding that, both Institutions will strive in national and international institutions aiming at provision of funds to carry out the exchange that will promote the development of co-operation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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While welcoming the VC and his team to the Council, the RMRDC Director General, Prof. Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Muonso<\/span><\/a><\/span> assured that the Council was fully committed to seeing the success of the IRMRD as it will further add to the knowledge-base of not only those in the institute, but also entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers as well as those desirous of investing in the raw materials ecosystem.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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