Archives: Centres

ACE on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology (ACENTDFB)

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Host University: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Vice Chancellor: 

Centre Leader: Prof. Y.K.E. Ibrahim

Deputy Centre Leader: Prof. Mrs Mairo H. Inuwa

Centre’s Website: https://acentdfb.abu.edu.ng/

University’s Website: 

Contact: yke.ibrahim@acentdfb.org

 

The Africa Center of Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology was established in collaboration with the World Bank to drive Molecular Research and innovations on:

1. Novel standardized molecular diagnostic tools for the characterization of these parasites in their natural habitats which would be used to map the burden and distribution of the pathogens in the region.
2. Developing and maintaining pathogen sample and strain repositories.
3. To develop a vaccine development facility for innovative vaccination approaches on animals of economic relevance
many more

 

African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID)

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Host University: Redeemer´s University, Ede

Vice Chancellor: 

Centre Leader: Prof. Christian Happi

Deputy Centre Leader: Dr. Folarin Onikepe

Centre’s Website: http://acegid.run.edu.ng/

University’s Website: 

Contact: info.acegid@run.edu.ng

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Recent advances in genomic technologies for studying humans and microbes have the potential to transform the clinical care, surveillance, and understanding of infectious diseases. In order to truly participate in this genomic revolution, African researchers must be equipped with knowledge of cutting-edge genomics tools, and multidisciplinary approaches to carry out fully independent and high impact research. This project aims to establish the African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) at Redeemer’s University in partnership with academic, clinical, and research institutions in Nigeria, Sierra-Leone and Senegal. The partners in these three countries have a long-term track record of successful research, training, and capacity building in collaboration with each other and with US partners at Harvard University, the Broad Institute, and Tulane University.

ACEGID has as a mandate to:

(1) Develop African research capacity in genomics by building a critical mass of well-trained scientists;

(2) Empower African researchers to optimally utilize genomics knowledge and tools towards control and elimination of infectious diseases;

(3) Create a genomics curriculum to support and promote cutting-edge genomics-based research for health advancement;

(4) Create a vibrant academic and research environment that is free of outside influences, and that transcends national boundaries and ensures the conduct of relevant, responsive, ethical and high quality translational genomics-based research on health in Africa, and

(5) Engage communities in prevention efforts, public health sponsored activities, and education. This effort not only supports science in Africa, but has wide ranging effects on public health. By building capacity for state-of-the-art genome sequencing and field-deployable genetic tools for microbial infection in Africa, we can support clinical care of the most devastating diseases and enable a surveillance network for some of the world’s greatest global health threats. Support for ACEGID will thus not only bring academic and research success for African science, but will contribute in fundamental ways to regional health and economic development.

 

Centre for Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE)

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Host University: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Vice Chancellor: 

Centre Leader: Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi

Deputy Centre Leader: Dr O. A. Fafiolu

Centre’s Website: http://ceadese.unaab.edu.ng

University’s Website: 

Contact: akinyemiod@funaab.edu.ng

 

The Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) is a proposed Centre of Excellence in agriculture anchored at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. The Centre is to focus on teaching, learning and research excellence in agricultural productivity under sustainable environment

ACE-CEADESE aims to meet the challenges of producing new generation of young scientists, cutting-edge research outcomes leading to agricultural productivity through the development of innovative and resourceful products, crop varieties, animal breeds/ strains and safe nutritious feeds/ foods.

Our goal is to be a leading learning and research centre in facilitating sustainable agricultural development for enhanced livelihoods; strengthening the weak link and cooperation between agro based industries and farms on one hand and the research institutions on the other hand to produce required synergy needed for sustainable development.

Objectives

The overall objective is to become a centre of excellence in strengthening human and material capacity for Agricultural development in Nigeria and West Africa. The above will be accomplished via:

    1. To introduce new specialized postgraduate programmes leading to Masters and Doctorate degrees in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (M.AgSE and Ph.D AgSE) in Livestock Science.
    2. To expand the educational and practical competence of graduates of the programme for employment especially in the industrial sector to drive the transformation of animal Agriculture for higher productivity and food security in West Africa.
    3. To expand the competence in solving Agricultural/Livestock problems in the West Africa sub-region through capacity building of faculty, students, industry stakeholders, parastatals and farms.
    4. To act in synergy with the mother institution in establishing innovation platform for knowledge flow and collective dialogue between farms, researchers, related industries, Agricultural business and Higher Educational Institutions.

Goal

The goal of CEADESE is to be a leading learning and research centre in facilitating sustainable agricultural development for enhanced livelihoods; strengthening the weak link and cooperation between agro based industries and farms on one hand and the research institutions on the other hand to produce required synergy needed for sustainable development in Africa. The objective of CEADESE is to strengthen human and material capacity for agricultural development.

The Centre is focused on teaching, learning and research excellent in agricultural productivity in the face of climate change challenges. Action plans to achieve these objectives are divided into two broad activities: capacity building and research activities in collaboration with industry and other stakeholders in Agriculture. The capacity building programme involves introducing new post-graduate curricula leading to Master & Doctoral Degrees in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment – (M.AgSE/PhD.AgSE) in response to specific productivity challenges, short-term skill acquisition for industry stakeholders, specialized workshops and to introduce internships during post-graduate studies. The action plan for research programme consists of partnering with regional and international centres to conduct postgraduate students’ research that are demand-driven and will lead to regional development.

This is intended to forge closer relation with industry and stakeholders in Agriculture in order to respond to their developmental needs through demand-driven research projects. In addition, the Centre is embarking on thematic agricultural research projects of international interests targeted at mitigating climate and environmental challenges in the sub-region.

 

Pan African Materials Institute (PAMI)

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Host University: African University of Science and Technology, Abuja

Vice Chancellor: 

Centre Leader: Prof A. P. Onwualu

Deputy Centre Leader: Dr. Shola Odusanya

Centre’s Website: https://pami.aust.edu.ng/

University’s Website: 

Contact: aonwualu@aust.edu.ng

 

PAMI is the only regional Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Engineering in West Africa, which aims to train a critical mass of materials scientists and engineers to add value to the minerals and materials resources of West and Central Africa. This is achieved by engaging teams of mathematicians, physicists, chemists, biologists, materials scientists, engineers and relevant industry in inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary research, education and industrial application of results.

The Institute is structured into three Focused Research Groups (FRGs) namely:

  • Bio-materials Focused Research Group (Focusing on materials for health care)
  • Energy Research Group (Focusing on organic solar cells, Organic Light Emitting Devices (OLEDs) and energy storage).
  • Multi-Functional Research Group (Focusing on water filtration, mineral processing, corrosion of oil and gas facilities, sustainable building materials).

PAMI is governed by a Project Implementation Team (PIT) supervised by a Project Executive Team (PET). The Center also works with a network of local, regional, and International partners as well as industry partners.

 

ACE In Phytomedicine Research And Development (ACEPRD)

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Host University: University of Jos, Jos

Vice Chancellor: 

Centre Leader: Prof. J.C Aguiyi

Deputy Centre Leader: Prof. F.K Okwuasaba

Centre’s Website: http://aceprd.unijos.edu.ng/

University’s Website: 

Contact: aceprd@unijos.edu.ng

 

Phytomedicine research has played and continues to play a major role in the discovery of drugs and medicines. The African Centre of Phytomedicine Research and Development (ACEPRD) thus seeks to contribute its quota through research into medicinal plants, microorganisms and fungi in our ecosystem for lead molecules and creating a comprehensive regional and national repository that will serve as a research tool for the academia and industry in drug development. ACEPRD seeks to stimulate excellence in research and training, facilitating storage and sharing of information in drug discovery, production and application of phytomedicine for development in Africa. Thus the ACEPRD vision is to address regional and national health challenges; strengthening capacity through application of phytomedicine research and development.

Key Objectives and Expected Outcomes:

The main objective of ACEPRD is to achieve excellence in educational training and applied research in discovery, production and management of phytomedicine. Specific objectives include enhancement of manpower development through quality training at national and regional level in postgraduate programs related to phytomedicine; Increasing availability of phytomedicine through academia-industry relationship; Strengthening the education of traditional medical practitioners; Facilitating the integration of traditional herbal medicine practice in the healthcare delivery system in the sub-region; and Conservation of biodiversity through cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants.

Major Accomplishments to Date:

  1. National Universities Commission accreditation of MSc & PhD programmes in Pharmacognosy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical microbiology, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics &Genomics
  2. Enrollment of students (including regional) for various postgraduate programmes
  3. Organising short courses for traditional medicine practitioners, other health professional and students
  4. English for Special Purposes (ESP) for regional students from Francophone countries
  5. E-learning development with subscription to Science Direct and NgREN
  6. Internships for students in industries to forge academia-industry partnerships
  7. Renovation of buildings for Centre Secretariat and laboratories
  8. Procurement of lab equipment for phytomedicine research
  9. Research into medicinal plants for bioactive compounds; anti-snake venom vaccine research (GpMuc); antifungal products (Scabiplus). Sponsorship of Faculty and students to conferences/workshops to present research findings
  10. Establishment of herbal farm

Primary Regional and Global Partners:

National Partners: NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka.  University of Port-Harcourt, PH.  Redeemer’s University, Ede

Regional Partners:  University de Lome, Togo.   Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.   University of Buea, Cameroon.   University de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Global Partners:  Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.   Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa.   University of Siena, Italy.   Ayurvedic University, New Jersey, USA

 

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