The Empirical Research Institute of Nigeria (ERIN) is a professional and research-oriented institute established to advance empirical inquiry and promote the use of scientific evidence in addressing societal, economic, and developmental challenges. The Institute serves as a hub for researchers and professionals across academia, government, private sector, and civil society. ERIN recognizes that sustainable development requires sound data, objective analysis, and ethical research processes. As such, the Institute is dedicated to strengthening Nigeria’s research ecosystem through capacity building, professional development, collaboration, and dissemination of credible research outputs.
Governance and Structure
ERIN operates through a structured governance system that ensures accountability and effectiveness. This includes:
To be Nigeria’s foremost empirical research institute and a globally recognized center for research excellence, ethical standards, and development-oriented knowledge creation.
To promote rigorous empirical research methodologies
To empower researchers through training, mentorship, and certification
To uphold integrity and ethical standards in research
To support data-driven policy formulation and implementation
To facilitate collaboration across disciplines and sectors
To promote rigorous empirical research methodologies
To empower researchers through training, mentorship, and certification
To uphold integrity and ethical standards in research
To support data-driven policy formulation and implementation
To facilitate collaboration across disciplines and sectors
Integrity: Commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct
Excellence: Pursuit of quality, rigor, and professionalism
Collaboration: Partnership and teamwork for broader impact
Innovation: Creative and evidence-based problem-solving
Impact: Research that informs policy and transforms society
Integrity: Commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct
Excellence: Pursuit of quality, rigor, and professionalism
Collaboration: Partnership and teamwork for broader impact
Innovation: Creative and evidence-based problem-solving
Impact: Research that informs policy and transforms society
The Empirical Research Institute of Nigeria (ERIN) is a professional, research-oriented institution committed to advancing knowledge production, innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and capacity development across sectors in Nigeria and beyond
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