UNIZIK FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE HOSTS BOOTCAMP ON ACADEMIC WRITING AND PRESENTATION
By Nwanodu Angela :
The One-Day Staff Training Bootcamp on Academic Writing and Presentation, with the theme, “Publish with Confidence, Promote with Ease” organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), brought together academics, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss how to elevate the visibility of research works through effective publishing strategies.
Held at the UNIZIK Business School Hall, the event highlighted practical training for publishing in prestigious journals like Scopus and Clarivate and culminated in the presentation of partnership awards to organizations, including the Anambra State ICT Agency for their unwavering support.
Prof. Fredrick Odibo, representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, emphasized the importance of confidence in academic writing, urging participants to focus on producing works that solve real-world problems and evoke lasting impressions.
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika representing the NUJ Anambra State Council Chairman, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu encouraged academics to collaborate more with the media. She underscored the need for their works to reach a wider audience through strategic communication and media engagement.
Dr. Ngozi Osuchukwu, representing Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, National Librarian and CEO of the National Library of Nigeria, highlighted the need for accessibility in academic works. She introduced participants to open access platforms, such as international repositories, Google Scholar, and even Wikipedia, as avenues to make research widely available without financial strain.
She advocated for ethical use of AI in academic writing and stressed the value of producing research that addresses societal challenges, earns citations, and stands the test of time.
The MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata delivered a thought-provoking presentation on the agency’s role in advancing digital libraries and academic repositories. He highlighted the critical role technology plays in modernizing academia and commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for prioritizing technology under the Solution Agenda.
He emphasized the agency’s efforts to bridge the gap between research and digital infrastructure, empowering academics to publish and promote their works globally. Key initiatives include high-speed broadband, cloud-based digital libraries, and capacity-building programs. The agency’s investment in public WiFi and strategic partnerships is also creating equitable access to digital tools for researchers.
The training concluded with renewed commitments from stakeholders to collaborate in creating a robust academic environment where research is not just produced but amplified globally.
Participants left inspired and better equipped to navigate the publishing landscape, assured of the infrastructural and institutional support provided by the Solution Administration.
* Nwanodu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
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