The Vice-Chancellor of James Hope University, Professor Olu Akinkugbe, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between both institutions.

Professor Akinkugbe was received at the Institute by Professor A.O. Adesanya, Acting Director-General of NISER, alongside Professor A. Onwuemele, Head of NISER’s Knowledge Management Department, along with other senior officials.

During the meeting, both institutions discussed potential areas of cooperation, including joint research initiatives, policy dialogue, and knowledge exchange. The engagement reflects a shared commitment to fostering partnerships that promote innovation, evidence-based policy, and national development.

The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to explore ways of leveraging their respective strengths in research, training, and knowledge production to address socio-economic challenges and contribute to Nigeria’s development agenda.

NISER looks forward to the positive outcomes that will emerge from this engagement and the prospects for meaningful collaboration between both institutions.