PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC has made a significant contribution to the advancement of research in Nigeria by donating state-of-the-art research equipment to the Department of Chemistry at the University of Jos (UniJos).
This donation is part of the NOTAP-Industry Research Laboratory Upgrade Project, which aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
According to Dimitris Kostianis, CEO of PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC, the company is committed to supporting Nigeria’s intellectual assets by providing the necessary tools for effective and world-class research.
He noted that Nigeria is blessed with intellectual assets, but lacks state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, which is essential for translating research into tangible goods.
The intervention has already covered eight universities across the six geo-political zones of the country, with plans to commission two more universities soon, bringing the total number to ten. Additionally, PZ Cussons has offered five Ph.D. fellowships, which are currently at various stages of completion.
Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, Director General and CEO of NOTAP, commended PZ Cussons for their consistent support for the project, noting that they are the only company to have keyed into the Research Laboratory Upgrade project.
She encouraged other companies to join the crusade to improve research infrastructure in Nigeria’s knowledge centers.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Tanko Isyaku, expressed his gratitude for the donation and called for more assistance from the private sector to public institutions.
This donation is a testament to PZ Cussons’ commitment to corporate social investment and its efforts to promote ‘Good for Business’ for the benefit of Nigeria’s ecosystem.
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