IBB Varsity Researchers Win N77m Grants For Cholera Prevention, Lithium Exploration

Two researchers from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University in Lapai, Niger State, have been awarded research grants totaling approximately N77 million. The announcement was made on October 22, 2026, during a research workshop where the researchers presented their projects focused on cholera prevention and lithium exploration.

The recipients of the grants, Associate Professors Hussaini Majiya and Yusuf Usman Tanko, emphasized the significance of their work in addressing public health issues and promoting sustainable development. The funding is expected to enhance efforts in cholera prevention, which remains a critical health challenge in Nigeria, while also exploring lithium, a resource with growing importance in technology and energy sectors.

Reported by Leadership.