13th April, 2026
The Centre for Food Technology and Research at Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi recently hosted a highly impactful three-day capacity-building workshop for its postgraduate students, focused on strengthening scientific writing and research presentation skills.
Held under the theme “Essential Scientific Writing and Research Presentation Skills,” The workshop brought together students and experienced academics in an engaging learning environment designed to build confidence, improve research quality, and enhance global academic competitiveness.
Setting the Tone for Excellence.
The workshop was officially declared open by the Acting Director of CEFTER, Ogbene Igbum, who encouraged participants to fully engage with the sessions and leverage the opportunity to sharpen their academic capabilities.
“The outline of this workshop has been carefully chosen to enable you compete academically anywhere you find yourselves,” she remarked, inspiring participants to aim for excellence beyond local boundaries.
Learning from the Experts
Participants benefited from the wealth of experience shared by a distinguished faculty, including Prof. Edward Omudu, Prof. Sylvester Adejo, Prof. Benedict Labe and Prof. Naomi Doki, alongside Prof. Ogbene Igbum.
The sessions were practical, interactive, and tailored to address real-world research challenges faced by postgraduate students.
What Participants Learned over the course of three days:
Participants explored a wide range of topics, including:
Designing impactful PowerPoint presentations
Writing and publishing in high-impact journals
Developing strong research proposals
Using plagiarism detection and referencing tools effectively
Preparing scientific posters
Planning and executing field research
Reviewing academic manuscripts
Developing actionable research plans
Each session was structured to build both technical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring participants could immediately apply what they learned.
Driving Impact Beyond the Classroom:
This workshop reflects CEFTER’s ongoing commitment to developing a new generation of researchers equipped to address critical challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector—particularly post-harvest losses.
By strengthening research capacity and communication skills, the Centre is empowering its students to contribute meaningfully to innovative solutions that can improve food security and enhance the agricultural value chain.
Looking Ahead
As CEFTER continues to invest in capacity-building initiatives like this workshop, the future looks promising for its postgraduate community—one driven by excellence, innovation, and impact.