The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) has commenced a professional report writing certificate course aimed at enhancing participants’ report-writing, presentation and communication skills.

The opening ceremony took place on Friday, 9 October 2026, at the AUSTInspire Hub and began with a welcome address by Dr. Prisca Onuoha-Iroakazi, Coordinator of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes, African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja. She expressed the University’s commitment in promoting continuous learning, professional development and excellence in report writing.

Dr. Iroakazi encouraged participants to engage actively in the training and apply the knowledge gained to their various professional responsibilities.

In his opening remarks, the President of AUST, Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, FAS, highlighted the University’s growth and achievements, including its expansion from three schools to six, the full accreditation of eight undergraduate programmes, introduction of ten new undergraduate programmes within three years, and the attainment of twelve patents over the past two to three years.

He also emphasised the role of the University’s Innovation Hub in promoting research commercialisation and skills development, alongside the Centre for Lifelong Learning, which offers approximately forty professional development courses.

Dr Ada Nkeokelonye, partner and facilitator, provided an overview of the programme, outlining its objectives, structure and expectations.

The training is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge of report structure, layout and design principles, emphasising clarity, professionalism and effective communication in producing high-quality reports.