{"id":985,"date":"2026-07-12T22:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=985"},"modified":"2026-07-12T22:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:08:46","slug":"delsu-vc-champions-research-innovation-at-2026-research-fair-tasks-students-on-global-relevance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=985","title":{"rendered":"DELSU VC Champions Research, Innovation At 2026 Research Fair, Tasks Students On Global Relevance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By<\/strong><em> <\/em><strong>Goodluck Whiskey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, was aglow with creativity and intellectual energy on Tuesday, June 10, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, declared open the 2026 DELSU Annual Research Fair at Otor-Udu Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themed &#8220;Research, Innovation and Sustainable Development: Solutions for a Better Tomorrow&#8221;, the fair brought together students, lecturers, researchers and industry stakeholders to showcase groundbreaking projects across various disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Declaring the fair open, Prof. Asagba commended the university community for its commitment to research and innovation, describing them as vital tools for addressing societal challenges and driving national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He charged students to go beyond classroom learning and focus on research with real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt DELSU, we are building a research-driven culture that encourages curiosity, creativity and collaboration. I urge our students to remain focused, think critically and develop solutions that will make a difference in our communities and beyond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice-Chancellor also announced increased institutional support for research, including higher funding, improved laboratory facilities, and strategic partnerships with industries and government agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights of the fair included project exhibitions, panel discussions, and award presentations to students with outstanding innovations. Several student teams were recognized for creativity and practicality in their solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dean of Students\u2019 Affairs, Prof. Vincent Efebeh, encouraged participants to see the fair as a springboard for greater achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students\u2019 Union Government President, Comr. 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