Give TETFUND Research Grants To Private Universities Not Handful – Professor Of Chemistry, Adeoye Urges Govt

As the Nigerian government beams its searchlight into academic-based research in proffering solutions to problems confronting the nation, a Professor of Physics and Computational Chemistry, Moriam Adeoye, has said private universities should also be considered when seeking solutions.

Professor Adeoye made this known while granting an interview to journalists immediately after she delivered a lecture titled, “Physical Chemistry: Winnowing Deep Truths From Profound, Beautiful Nonsense,” at the Fountain University Osogbo’s 6th Inaugural Lecture on Thursday.

In achieving this, the professor of physics urged the government to shy away from recognizing only federal and state-owned universities when awarding Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Research Grants.

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According to Professor Adeoye, who said in the past, government didn’t reckon with private universities, “Government should shy away from recognizing only federal and state universities; they should extend TETFUND Research Grants to private universities rather than considering a handful of them.”

Speaking on green chemistry and sustainable solutions, Professor Adeoye noted in her lecture, “By minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, and utilizing renewable resources, green chemistry aligns with pollution control strategies to lower the environmental footprint of industries.

The ‘waste to wealth’ approach, supported by the circular economy, transforms waste into valuable materials, promoting economic growth while protecting the environment. This model shifts from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ system to a closed-loop approach, emphasizing resource recycling,” she added.
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She also addressed the importance of physical chemistry, saying it “plays a vital role in understanding and addressing environmental challenges by enabling cleaner industry processes.”

The university Don, however, urged the government to promote green chemistry in waste management by integrating climate-friendly, resource-efficient waste management and circular economy principles into policies.

“Advance the ‘waste to wealth’ initiative through comprehensive planning, infrastructure investment, community-based, and private sector support on recycling and composting programs using green principles,” she said.

She also called for the modernization of the chemistry curriculum to reflect real-world applications and emerging fields like green chemistry, nanotechnology, and the provision of regular training and incentives for chemistry teachers to encourage innovative and effective teaching.