The Members of the Think Tank Launching Committee play a pivotal role in translating research into innovations, strategies, and evidence that guide policies in critical sectors such as Agriculture, Energy, Health, Infrastructure, and National Security. Their efforts are essential for driving Nigeria’s socioeconomic development, similar to the transformative impacts seen in the BRICS nations.

With over 1,500 academic staff producing more than 700 research papers annually, the University of Ibadan holds a vast reservoir of knowledge. The Think Tank initiative by the University of Ibadan Research Foundation (UIRF) is designed to harness this knowledge, facilitating its translation into actionable strategies and policies that can significantly contribute to Nigeria’s economic and social advancement.

The Think Tank Launching Committee is tasked with ensuring that this initiative not only succeeds but also becomes a cornerstone in the nation’s quest for sustainable development, leveraging the intellectual capital of the University of Ibadan and other Nigerian universities.