…says research skills equip PG students to tackle real-world problems
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq
Secretary to Delta State Government, SSG, Dr Kingsley Emu, has said that governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is leveraging education to drive sustainable economic growth and development as encapsulated in his MORE agenda under implementation.
He made the assertion on Thursday at a two-day workshop organised for postgraduate students by DELSU Business School Asaba, saying that the role of business schools in driving sustainable development globally cannot be overemphasized, while commending the Vice Challenlor and the Senate of Delta State University Abraka, for establishing the business school.
Dr Emu while sharing his thoughts on the workshop theme “Business School and Development of Quality Research Skills for Postgraduate Students,” noted that In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, the importance of research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship cannot be overstated.
He advised doctorate students of DELSU Business School Asaba, to develop skills in critical thinking and analysis, Problem-solving and decision-making, data collection and analysis, as well as effective communication and accurate data presentation.
Dr Emu emphasized that as future leaders and change-makers, post-graduate students of DELSU Business School must possess the skills to navigate complex challenges, think critically, and develop sustainable solutions, saying that Faculty members are saddled with the responsibility to foster quality research skills in their students.
“Delta State Government, under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, recognizes the significance of education in driving economic growth and development. We are making substantial progress as can be seen from government huge Investments in the education sector.
“Our administration is committed to supporting initiatives that promote excellence in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Research methodology can be qualitative or quantitative, and it can be mixed method.
“Delsu Business School must move beyond traditional teaching methods and focus on developing research skills that equip students to tackle real-world problems.
“You must of a necessity focus on research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship that can foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, improve living standards and drive social change.
“Quality research skills would leverage on challenges and opportunities to bridge the gap between academia and industry, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration leveraging technology for research and innovation, developing policy-relevant research.
“Therefore, Delsu Business School and facilitators have a critical role to play in developing quality research skills for post-graduate students.
“By fostering a culture of research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship, we can unlock the potential of our future leaders and drive sustainable development,” Emu said.
Earlier, Director of Delsu Business School Asaba, Professor Peter Olannye, said the workshop facilitors would speak to multifaceted issues in research skills development, so as to equip postgraduate students for the task ahead.
He disclosed that the first study tour of faculty members and students of DELSU Business School Asaba will take place at the Lagos Business School from 3rd to 6th November, 2024, saying that the tour is to enable students interface with industry players and network with scholars from other Business Schools leveraging on interdisciplinary cross fertilization of ideas.
The highpoint of the event was a group photograph with Faculty facilitators led by the Director, Delsu Business School, Dr Peter Olannye.
In the same vein, some Doctorate students of DELSU Business School Asaba also had photo session with Dr Kingsley Emu, which include; the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Barrister Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe (Doctorate in Public Leadership), Executive Secretary, Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSME), Barrister Godwin Adolor (Doctorate in Business Leadership), and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Work, Hon (Mrs) Pally Eghove (Doctorate in Public Leadership), among others.