AcIRSTD concludes landmark 1st International Conference on Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Green Technology in Abuja

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — October 30, 2026 — The Academy of Innovative Research, Science and Technological Development (AcIRSTD) has successfully concluded its hybrid 1st International Conference on Science, Engineering and Sustainable Green Technology (ICSESGT26), held on October 29, 2026, at the Nigerian National Merit Award House, Maitama, FCT, Abuja.

The one-day high-level gathering convened leading scholars, researchers, policy advisors, government representatives, and private-sector innovators under the theme: "Engineering green solutions and sustainable technology to drive eco-friendly innovation".

Key Highlights and Announcements

Transitioning from Rhetoric to Evidence-Based Action: Representing the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, the Director-General of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr. Olusola Odusanya, addressed delegates. He emphasized that Nigeria has moved past theoretical ideation into engineering an actionable, evidence-based green economy.

₦9 Billion Industrialisation Funding Announcement: Victoria Adeyeye, Chair of the AcIRSTD Governing Council, announced that the Federal Government has budgeted ₦9 billion to accelerate industrialisation efforts across nine states. Disbursed through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, the initiative follows a newly signed contract aimed at boosting homegrown enterprise and manufacturing.

Fellowship Inductions: The conference featured formal academic recognition ceremonies, including the induction of distinguished scholars. Some of the inducted members are as follows: Professor Emeritus Queen Hajarat A. V. Adesuyi Adeyeye, President General, NACCON was awarded the prestigious National Agritech Development Award, as first and foremost Nigerian to receive such an award from the Academy.

Others include Dist. Prof. Mohammed Bello Yerima, FNSM, FBSN, Vice Chancellor, Sokoto State University Sokoto; Prof Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja; Prof. Augustine Amadikwa Uwakwe, Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council, Lux Mundi University Umuahia; Prof. Adekunle Akeem Bakare, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan (UI); Professor Mohammed Bukar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services) of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State; Prof. Gabriel Akinboye Oluwatosin, Director and Chief Executive, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) Ibadan; and Dr. Adamu Abdullahi Atterwahmie, Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State.

In addition, Prof. Amoo Isiaka Adekunle, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure; Prof. Baba Abdullahi Alafara, Immediate Past Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin; Prof. Adeyemi Olukayode Binuyo, First Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo; Engr. Prof. David O. Olukanni, Department of Civil Engineering, Covenant University, Ota; Prof. Joseph Olusegun Aruleba, Department of Soil Resources & Environmental Management, Ekiti State University (EKSU); Prof. Egwim, Chidi Evans, Director, Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, Minna; Prof. Olorunfemi Abraham Eseyin, Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Uyo, and Prof. Dipo Theophilus Akomolafe; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Development, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa.

Others include Prof. Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Department of Plant Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; Prof. (Mrs.) Olusola Abiola Ladokun, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Science and Technology), Lead City University, Ibadan; Dr. Emmanuel Iyagwere Ajayi, Managing Director/CEO, Swiss Biostadt Limited; Engr. (Dr. Mrs.) Janet Febisola Adeyemi, President, Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN), Prof. Rufus Adebisi Oluwafemi of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, Nigeria; Dr. (Mrs.) Jummai Tutuwa Adamu, Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), and Engr. Dr. Lois Onyejere Nwobodo, Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive, Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Enugu among others were inducted as Fellow Academy of Researchers, Scientists and Technologists.

The Chief and Special guests/speakers included Honourable Minister, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN); Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON; Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment (FMITI), Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR; Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa; Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe; Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. 'Bosun Tijani; Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi; Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Hon Festus Keyamo (SAN, CON, FCIArb); Executive Director/CEO, National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR), Dr. Attahiru Mohammed Sule; Director-General, National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), Dr. Abduljalal Danbaba; the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin; Engr. Farouk Kozah, Head of Facilities Management Services (FMS), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan; Managing Director/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Abubakar; among others

Multi-Sectoral Focus: Plenary and technical sessions addressed critical intersections in renewable energy, waste management, artificial intelligence, climate-resilient agriculture, and localized bio-technological research.

About AcIRSTD

The Academy of Innovative Research, Science and Technological Development (AcIRSTD) is a premier, independent academic and research organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy, training future research leaders, and fostering strategic international academic partnerships across Nigeria and globally.