By Noble Uchegbu Uchechukwu Zachariah
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, witnessed a defining academic moment on 19th–20th February 2026 as it hosted a transformative two-day hands-on training on Research Design and Analysis, facilitated by the Founder/CEO of Chisquares Incorporated, Prof Israel Agaku.
The high impact training, which attracted enthusiastic participation from academic staff and researchers, was preceded by a courtesy visit to the Rector, Dr. (Mrs.) Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe. The visit underscored the institution’s strategic commitment to strengthening research capacity and expanding global academic visibility.
The engagement was facilitated through the strategic efforts of Dr. Theodore Ikechukwu Mbata, Director of Collaborations and Linkages, whose proactive leadership continues to position the Polytechnic as a hub for impactful academic partnerships.
Transforming Research from Concept to Publication
During his visit, Prof. Agaku reiterated a critical message: the quality of academic research, both qualitative and quantitative, must continuously improve to meet global standards. He emphasized the need to equip academics with practical skills to develop a complete manuscript within one day using the Chisquares platform, including structured data analysis and publication ready outputs.
Research is demanding. Deadlines are tight. Data is complex. Quality expectations are higher than ever,” he noted.
A Warm Welcome and Vision for Global Visibility
The Rector warmly received the resource persons and reaffirmed the Polytechnic’s readiness to collaborate in initiatives that enhance research excellence and institutional global visibility.
Her assurance reflects the administration’s forward thinking agenda: positioning Federal Polytechnic Nekede not just as a teaching institution, but as a research driven center of innovation and global relevance.
Inside the Two-Day Intensive Training
Participants engaged in deep, practical sessions designed to strengthen methodological rigour and statistical accuracy.
Day One Focus:
– Foundations of sample size calculation
– Probabilistic sampling techniques
– Questionnaire design
– Structured survey setup
Day Two Focus:
– Advanced practical applications
– Full survey configuration
– Data analysis and interpretation
– End-to-end research workflow integration
– By the end of the programme, participants had gained hands-on experience in designing structured questionnaires, organizing high-quality datasets, conducting precise statistical analysis, and generating interpretable outputs ready for publication.
The Power Behind Chisquares
Chisquares Incorporated provides strategic support to tertiary institutions seeking to:
– Improve research quality
– Increase publication output
– Enhance global visibility
– Strengthen research capacity among staff and students
Core Objectives include:
– Simplifying research processes through automation and intelligent tools
– Improving methodological rigor
– Enhancing academic writing and publication readiness
– Promoting evidence-based decision-making
– Fostering international collaboration
Key Services Offered:
– Research design and methodology support
– Statistical analysis assistance
– AI-powered manuscript structuring
– Journal publication support
– Institutional journal onboarding and digital hosting
– Capacity development workshops
– A Competitive Advantage in Today’s Research Ecosystem
– Efficiency in research is no longer optional, it is a competitive advantage. Quality is no longer negotiable, it defines credibility.
– For academics, postgraduate students, consultants, public health professionals, contract research organizations, and policy analysts, Chisquares offers a streamlined pathway from raw data to publication-ready manuscripts.
The training at Federal Polytechnic Nekede marks a significant milestone in the institution’s research advancement journey, demonstrating that with the right tools, the right partnerships, and the right vision, research excellence is not just achievable; it is sustainable.
The training demonstrated how Chisquares integrates the entire research workflow into one intelligent system, eliminating the need to juggle multiple tools for survey design, statistical analysis, reporting, referencing, and manuscript preparation.
As the curtains fell on the two-day intensive programme, one message resonated clearly: The future of research is integrated, intelligent, and impact-driven, and Federal Polytechnic Nekede is ready.
