The Power of Research for Innovation
Research is simply finding out the “why and how” of a matter, so it can be done better. Anytime I visited my friend, her son will sit beside me and ask questions about everything that caught his attention. He wanted to know the how and why behind it. He had a very inquisitive mind.
His mum will scold him at times but I encouraged him to learn as much as he could. I have come to discover that knowledge comes to those who inquire and seek it. That is people who have a strong desire to know more. Researchers don’t just take things at face value. They ask questions and seek knowledge.
A lot of the inventions we enjoy today came because someone asked questions and sought knowledge on how to make things work better.
About 2 decades ago, people who wanted to make calls outside Nigeria had to use only landlines or phone boxes placed at NITEL. Things have advanced beyond this level due to global research and innovation.
Research is the anchor for knowledge. It is needed for developing new and innovative products, processes, and services. Innovation enables higher productivity, industrial competitiveness, and ultimately prosperity.
As a student, think beyond the theories you are being taught. Do personal research. Yes, you can add new knowledge to the body of existing knowledge. Can this knowledge be applied practically for the benefit of humanity? If yes, then you have taken a step towards making your world a better place.
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
Is the author of the book, titled, 'Arrival at Destiny'. She is the President and founder of the Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI).
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/