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Mangrove Conservation: London-Based Environmental Investment Firm, Serendib, Signs MoU With DELSU

The partnership borne out of the importance of protecting and preserving the mangrove ecosystems in Nigeria and acknowledging the significant ecological, economic, and social benefits these ecosystems provide, aims to establish a state-of-the-art environmental laboratory at DELSU for the purpose of conducting soil sampling tests and analyses related to mangrove soil carbon, seagrass and biochar.

This laboratory will focus on soil sampling and analyses in support of mangrove conservation efforts, in alignment with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) objectives.

While the investment firm will provide the necessary funding and technical expertise for the establishment of the laboratory at DELSU, the institution will provide the space, infrastructure, and administrative support for the laboratory.

The keenly contested election that brought in the said leaders took place on the 6th of May.

These distinguished leaders, elected through a transparent rigorous process, will steer the association toward its mission of advancing AI education and practice across Nigeria.

The leaders are men and women who have made their marks in academics, research, educational administration and community development, nationally and internationally.

Professor Jonathan Tsetimi, a mathematics professor and new Director of CRIP (Centre for Research and International Programmes), was elected as a foundation officer (Vice President South South) 

Prof Egwunyenga promised that the University will wholeheartedly implement the forthcoming NUC policy paper seeking to harmonize the operations of CRIP, CES and SIWES in order to boost the quality of her graduates.

On July 30, 2024, Serendib Capital Limited (SC), a London-based environmental investment business, and Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), formalized her collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the commission of Serendib Capital Headquarters in Effurun, Delta State. This partnership aims to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory at DELSU for conducting soil sampling tests and analyses related to mangrove soil carbon, seagrass, and biochar, thereby supporting mangrove conservation efforts in alignment with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) objectives. The laboratory will adhere to international standards in environmental testing, and both parties will jointly develop research projects focused on mangrove ecosystem conservation. 

This MoU represents a significant step towards environmental stewardship and academic excellence, fostering a sustainable future for Nigeria's mangrove ecosystems.