Awoyemi Covenant, a 400-level nursing student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State, has won the Best Research Innovation of the Year award at the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 Grand Finale in London, United Kingdom.
Covenant represented Nigeria at the international competition, which took place from October 7 to 11, 2026. OOU announced her achievement on its social media page on Monday, congratulating the student on her success.
From National Showcase to London Grand Finale
According to the university, Covenant secured her place at the international event after participating in a national innovation programme.
She represented Ogun State at the National Showcase in Abuja, where she competed alongside more than 2,900 participants.
OOU said 70 candidates were subsequently shortlisted for the grand finale in London, where Covenant received the Best Research Innovation of the Year award.
Biodigester Converts Livestock Waste Into Biogas
Covenant’s award-winning project is a biodigester appliance designed to convert livestock waste into biogas, a renewable energy source that can be used for cooking and other energy requirements.
The innovation focuses on transforming animal waste into a usable energy resource, combining waste management with renewable energy production.
University Celebrates Student’s Achievement
OOU identified Covenant as a 400-level nursing student who represented Nigeria at the international competition in London.
The university’s announcement highlighted her progression through the national innovation programme, from the showcase in Abuja to the final selection of 70 candidates who competed at the international event.
Her award recognises the research innovation she developed as part of the competition.
