The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, has commissioned the Kensington Adebukola Adebutu Research Centre (KAARC) at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, in a ceremony held alongside the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, CON.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s research and innovation ecosystem through the establishment of a National Research Agency and the introduction of dedicated funding mechanisms to support world-class, homegrown innovation.
The Minister described research as “the bridge between our challenges and the breakthroughs that will power Nigeria’s future,” emphasizing the importance of sustained investment in knowledge, innovation, and the institutions shaping the nation’s next generation of scientists and innovators.
The newly commissioned KAARC is expected to serve as a hub for advanced medical research, innovation, and collaboration between Nigerian scholars and international partners. It aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, which prioritizes education, science, and technology as key drivers of national development.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the initiative and reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to supporting projects that enhance academic excellence and research capacity in the state’s tertiary institutions.
The commissioning of the KAARC marks a significant milestone in the federal government’s broader push to position Nigeria as a regional leader in scientific research and technological innovation.
> “Research is the bridge between our challenges and the breakthroughs that will power Nigeria’s future. We must invest in knowledge, innovation, and the institutions that shape the next generation,” Dr. Alausa said.
The Ministry of Education noted that the establishment of such centres across the country would strengthen the link between academia, industry, and national policy, ensuring that research outcomes directly contribute to solving Nigeria’s developmental challenges.
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