Research is beyond titles, it rather solves problems, declares UNILORIN don
by Tajudeen Balogun · The Eagle OnlineA Professor in the Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Ilorin, Prof. Hussein Kehinde Okoro, has declared that research is beyond titles or publications alone, rather, about solving real problems.
Okoro made the declaration in his reaction, after emerging as the Best Faculty Researcher of the Year.
The Professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, told The Eagleonline that research should provide solutions to problems “in our classrooms, in our communities, and in our nation” adding “Every rejection letter, every failed experiment, and every revised paper taught me that excellence is a process, not an event”.
Reacting further on the award, the former HOD, Department of Industrial Chemistry, UNILORIN, said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive this award as the Best Faculty Researcher of the Year.
“First, I give all glory to Almighty God, for wisdom, strength and grace to do this work.
“This award is not mine alone. It belongs to my research team who stayed late in the lab, to my students who asked the difficult questions that pushed our work further, to my co-authors and collaborators across departments, and to the Faculty and University Management for creating an environment where research can thrive despite limited resources”.
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The University don urged his junior colleagues and students not to give up on research, tasking them to stay curious, be consistent, collaborate more than you compete, affirming that “impact will always outlive numbers”.
Okoro, an Islamic scholar said that the award is dedicated to his family for their sacrifice and unwavering support, and to the next generation of researchers who will surpass “what we have done”.
While promising to use the recognition as a motivation to mentor more, to research deeper, and to serve better, Okoro thanked the management of UNILORIN for the great honour, as well as the Companion Family for its prayers and support.
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