NIGERIA IS NOT THE BEST PLACE TO PRACTICE SCIENCE, SAYS PROFESSOR
“The condition in Nigeria does not encourage Science and Scientists work, because Nigeria is not the best place to be a scientist. All the research, proposals and papers written several years, that can solve the problems of this country are not used and even thrown into the trash bin. Nigerian microbiologists have worked on preventive measures, but their efforts and their works do not get recognised because they don’t get to the right quarters.”
Penpushing further reports that, the Professor noted that no amount of papers presented by scholars is allowed to get to Aso Rock, saying “somewhere and somehow, somebody will block it from reaching the appropriate authority.”
The Vice Chancellor reiterated further that although Nigerian scientists were trying, but this time is not the best time for Nigerian scientists to operate, adding that Nigerian researches are being used abroad in places like USA and Moscow.
Penpushing also reports that, Alao while speaking on the theme of the Symposium which was “Harnessing Microbia Potentials for Sustainable Development”, urged Nigerian scientists to align with their foreign counterparts and move from lucrative to preventive research.
The Vice Chancellor pointed out that scientists in advance countries don’t wait for outbreaks of infections or diseases before looking for cures, but are always pro-active, and doing research to prevent infections and diseases from breaking.
“What is termed as mysterious death could be stopped with research by microbiologists, but these scientists are not given the desired recognition, I will just implore you (microbiologist) to keep on doing your work and keep trying because without you, humans will go into extinction,”
The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM),Dr Daniel Olukoya, in his keynote address said microbes (micro organisms), which are created by God can be harnessed to find cures to diseases and boost human development.
Penpushing also reports that, Olukoya, who was represented by the Vice Chancellor of Mountain Top University, Prof. Ayoolabi Elijah, related how microbes were co-created with living things, citing scientific research and theology, stating that microbes are weapons in the hands of God for human advancement and punishment.
The Local Organising Committee Chairperson of the symposium, Prof. Olubukola Oyawoye said microorganisms are innocent and if used positively they can advance human existence, but if wrongly used can be agents of biological warfare.
The Professor recalled what her mentor told her “the future of the country lies in the hands of scientists, whereby urging microbiologists to harness the potentials in microbial to advance the development of the country.
Penpushing reports that, among the South-West Institutions represented at the Symposium are host Adeleke University, Prescious Stone, Babcock, Elishade and Hiltop, while notable personalities in attendance include Prof.Ahmad Bello Yerima, National President of the Society from Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa, Dr Kolawole Taiwo, Rector Federal Polytechnic, Ede and Prof. Ayoolabi Elijah, Mountain Top University among others
