The University of Nigeria (UNN) recognizes that the image, reputation and competitiveness of any major university depend largely on the range and quality of its research performance as shown by the output of the university community (Staff and Students).  The University is comprised of 15 Faculties, 106 Departments, 10 Centres and 3 Institutes.

The University of Nigeria aims at carrying out research and creative work of a consistently high international standard that will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding, and to the national goals of innovation, economic and social development, environmental sustainability and that are in line with the fulfilment of the general mandate of the University.

Although staff and students of UNN have been quite active in undertaking and communicating research outputs, there has not been a systematic attempt to create an institutionalised framework and enabling environment for sustainable research culture in UNN. Most research projects are personalised and so do not outlast their initiators. Moreover, without a credible institutional framework, it is difficult to attract international funding for research.

The University of Nigeria Research Policy (UNRP) will provide an institutional framework for the conduct and communication of research findings to the academia and the general public. It sets out the goals and strategies that will provide the platform for enhanced research in the University. It should be an essential research armamentarium to different units in the University and I enjoin all to read and internalise it.

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