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The One-Day Staff Training Bootcamp on Academic Writing and Presentation, themed “Publish with Confidence, Promote with Ease,” organized by the Faculty of Agriculture at UNIZIK, brought together academics, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for elevating research visibility through effective publishing.
The event, held on December 17, 2024, at the UNIZIK Business School Hall, included practical training for publishing in renowned journals like Scopus and Clarivate and the presentation of partnership awards to organizations such as the Anambra State ICT Agency for their support.
The highlight of the event was a presentation by Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, on “The Role of the Anambra State ICT Agency in Advancing Digital Libraries and Academic Repositories under Soludo’s Solution Administration.”
Agbata shared how the ICT Agency bridges the gap between research and digital infrastructure, supporting academics in publishing and promoting their works globally.
He highlighted key initiatives, including high-speed broadband, cloud-based digital libraries, and partnerships that ensure equitable access to digital tools for researchers.
In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, represented by Prof. Joseph Ikeji, stressed the importance of confidence in academic writing, encouraging participants to focus on producing impactful, problem-solving work.
Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalist Anambra State Council, Dr. Emeka Odogwu represented by Tochukwu Ifejika, Chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), urged academics to collaborate with the media for wider dissemination of their work.
In her remarks, Chairperson of the occasion and National Librarian and CEO of the National Library of Nig Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, represented by Dr. Ngozi Osuchukwu, representing spoke on the need for accessible research, promoting open access platforms like Google Scholar and Wikipedia, and advocating for ethical AI use in academic writing.
The event concluded with renewed commitments from stakeholders to work together in creating a thriving academic environment where research is amplified globally.
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