By Friday Obanor
Benin city -The Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, has approved the appointment of Professor Sylvester Ewansiha as Desk Officer for the Raw Materials Research and Development Commercialisation Value-Chain.
The appointment of the Professor of Agriculture according to a press statement by the Public Relation Officer of the institution, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire is in line with the requirement for the synergy between the University and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council; a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.
Part of the objectives of the collaboration according to the statement is the facilitation of raw materials value- chain development for the country’s manufacturing sector.
The partnership is also expected to boost entrepreneurship, innovation and academia/ industry cooperation, which are component of the Vice Chancellor’s 5-point Agenda.
The appointment is with immediate effect.
