Theme
Compliance = Quality Research
Sub-themes
- Building A Sustainable Compliance Culture
- Managing International Research Collaborations
- Role Of Due Diligence In Building Compliance Systems
- Ethics And Regulatory Standards For Quality Research
- Safeguarding The Financial Integrity Of Projects
- Mentorship and Continuous Development Of Research Managers
Workshop Sessions
Workshop 1
Research Operations and Project Management
Reasons for Attending: Many research projects primarily operate within complex administrative, financial and regulatory environments. For effective research administration, there is an essential requirement of competencies in project planning, coordination, budgeting, compliance and risk management. In response, this workshop creates foundational knowledge on managing full research projects.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is most suited for newly employed and early-career research administrators, including research officers, grant administrators, project assistants, and junior academics needed in project coordination.
Benefits of Attending: Participants acquire practical skills for research project management, financial reporting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The workshop maximizes efficiency, accountability and project success.
Workshop 2
Impact Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Systems
Reasons for Attending: Many research funders require evidence of impact and accountability on respective projects. This project thus, equips participants with skills to design impacting projects and how to effectively implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is most suitable for mid-career research administrators, programme managers, monitoring and evaluation officers,and academics responsible for outcome reporting.
Benefits of Attending: Candidates attain skills in results-oriented management, impact assessment, and data-driven decision-making which strengthens reporting quality and future funding opportunities.
Workshop 3
Strategic Leadership and Career Development
Reasons for Attending: The development in research demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and policy alignment. This workshop focuses in developing senior-level leadership and long-term research strategy.
Who Should Attend: The workshop is suitable for senior research administrators, directors of research, heads of research units, principal investigators and institutional leaders.
Benefits of Attending: Participants enhance leadership capacity, strategic thinking, and career development, contributing to institutional sustainability and effective research governance.
Workshop 4
Workshop 4: Horizon Europe Framework Programme
Reasons for Attending: Horizon Europe is one of the most competitive international research funding programs. This workshop provides essential knowledge on its structure, funding instruments, and proposal requirements.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is most suitable for mid-career and senior research administrators, grants managers, principal investigators and, research leaders in international collaborations.
Benefits of Attending: Candidates shall acquire knowledge in proposal development, consortium building, and compliance requirements, enhancing institutional competitiveness for international research funding.
Date
11h – 14th May, 2026
Location
West Africa College of Physicians Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Speaker
Our Key Note Speaker
Prof. Faborode was educated at Victory College, Ikare (1968-1972), before proceeding to the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained his BSc and MSc degrees in Agricultural Engineering. He attended the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom for his PhD, which he obtained in 1986. He is a Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering.
As foundation for his deep administrative experience in the academia, he served in various capacities, including as Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Chairman of the Committee of Deans before becoming the Vice Chancellor of his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University from 2006-2011. He then served as the Secretary-General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC) and Committee of Pro-Chancellors (CPC) from 2012 to 2017.
Prof. Faborode is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) of which he became Vice President in 2005-2006. He holds the distinguished Fellowship of many global professional bodies including the prestigious Nigerian Academy of Engineering, the International Institute of Agricultural and Biological Engineering of the International Commission, and the African Engineering Education Association, the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers. He was President of the West African Society for Agricultural Engineering and currently serves as the President of the Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering (PASAE), with headquarters in Silverton, Pretoria, South Africa. He is a serial grant award winner, and leads the Nigerian EU Horizon Europe NCP Network as National Coordinator.
He is happily married to Dr Helen Folake Faborode, an Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Expert, and they are blessed with four children.
Accommodation & Nearby Hotels
Casa de Lucy Hotel
585, David Jemibewon Crescent, Apo, off Mobolaji Johnson Road, Gudu, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (1.5km from conference venue)
All rooms are available to Conference and Workshops attendees at a discounted price of ₦60,000.00
Please contact Mrs. Maureen Ada (+234 803 896 8254) to book your room. Kindly indicate that you are attending the WARIMA Conference when making your reservation.
Silver Green Hotel
No. 1 Olaniran Olayinka St, Gudu, Abuja 900110, Federal Capital Territory (1.2km from conference venue)
All rooms are available to Conference and Workshops attendees at a discounted price of ₦60,000.00
Please contact Mrs Sandra (+234 817 941 5259) to book your room. Kindly indicate that you are attending the WARIMA Conference when making your reservation.
West Africa College of Physicians (WACOP) Hotel
Gaduwa District, Plot 160 Rachel T. Owolabi Cl, Gaduwa, Abuja, FCT (Conference venue)
10 rooms are available to Conference and Workshops attendees at a discounted price of ₦60,000.00
Please contact Mr. Gideon (+234 803 711 0599) to book your room. Kindly indicate that you are attending the WARIMA Conference when making your reservation.
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