KARACHI, Jul 03 (APP):The University of Ilorin, Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, to strengthen collaboration in academic and research programs between the two institutions. According to an ICCBS spokesperson on Friday, the agreement was formally signed during an online ceremony. The MoU was signed by Prof Dr Muhammad Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS, University …
Nigerian University signs MoU with ICCBS, UoK
KARACHI, Jul 03 (APP):The University of Ilorin, Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, to strengthen collaboration in academic and research programs between the two institutions.
According to an ICCBS spokesperson on Friday, the agreement was formally signed during an online ceremony.
The MoU was signed by Prof Dr Muhammad Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS, University of Karachi, and Mr Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, Registrar of the University of Ilorin, on behalf of their respective institutions.
Speaking at the online ceremony, Prof Dr Muhammad Raza Shah said the agreement aims to promote collaborative research in chemical, biological, and pharmaceutical sciences, covering preclinical studies, translational research, and clinical investigations.
The collaboration will also facilitate shared access to research facilities, equipment, and other resources, subject to the availability of financial and institutional support, he said, and noted that the partnership would strengthen research capacity, foster innovation, and contribute to scientific advancement through joint academic and research initiatives.
Mansur Adeleke Alfanla said that activities under the MoU would be aligned with the scientific missions of both institutions, with particular emphasis on postgraduate education, collaborative research, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Under the agreement, the University of Ilorin and ICCBS will collaborate on joint research projects and proposals, promote teaching and research activities, exchange scientific expertise, and develop skills in areas of mutual interest.
The MoU also provides opportunities for training and professional development of postgraduate students, young researchers, laboratory technicians, research assistants, research officers, and other academic and technical staff through mutually agreed collaborative programs
