On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2025 at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, the Institute hosted an engaging inception seminar for Professor Gbenga Sunmola, who joins NISER as a Sabbatical Fellow.
Prof. Sunmola presented a paper titled “Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Nigeria: Patterns, Impacts, and Policy Influence.” The presentation offered a rich, evidence-based discussion on the dynamics of IPV in Nigeria, its social implications, and pathways for effective policy response. The seminar featured an interactive session, where NISER researchers shared feedback, posed questions, and exchanged ideas for deepening research on gender and social policy.
Following the seminar, an orientation programme for newly appointed post-doctoral fellows was held. The session, led by Prof. Adeoti, provided the fellows with guidance on the Institute’s research culture and expectations. He emphasized the hallmarks of scholarship, mentorship, and professionalism that underpin NISER’s mission of producing quality, policy-relevant research. The new fellows also had opportunities to engage and share their expectations.
In her address, the Director-General of NISER, Prof. Antonia Taiye Simbine, commended the growing community of researchers within the Institute. She provided an overview of the 2025 research programme, highlighting ongoing research projects, institutional collaborations, and upcoming partnerships aimed at advancing Nigeria’s social and economic development agenda.
The day’s activities reflected NISER’s commitment to fostering a vibrant research community, promoting mentorship, and strengthening evidence-based policy dialogue in Nigeria.