Why UNILORIN prioritises cutting edge research –Surajudeen-Bakinde

The University of Ilorin, the nation’s most sought-after University, has  been described as an institution of learning that prioritises cutting edge research enterprise in order to promote efficient service delivery.

A Professor at the institution’s Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde, stated this while delivering a paper titled  ” Development of a Low-Cost Assistive Device at Human- Technology Interface for Speech Impaired” at the 2nd U.S-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium, which took place between January 16 and 18, 2024 in Rabat, Morocco.

She explained that the University activities have attracted an exceptional level of recognition with an high acceptance rate among the  thousands of applicants.

The event, which was attended by the U.S. National Academy’s President, Dr Marcia McNutt, afforded Prof. Sirajudeen-Bakinde the privilege of showcasing her outstanding research competence in engineering, which was acknowledged by other participants.

The recognition accorded the renowned academic at the event not only reflected her personal achievements but also highlighted the calibre of research and expertise coming out of the University of Ilorin.

In addition to Prof. Sirajudeen-Bakinde, the event, which drew the participation of researchers from no fewer than 20 African countries and 25 states in the United States of America,was also attended by another UNILORITE, Dr Ekundayo Shittu.