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The Research, Innovation and Intellectual Property Unit of the Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, serves as a cornerstone for advancing scientific research, fostering creativity and promoting the protection of intellectual assets within the institution. Recognizing the critical role of research and innovation in national development, the unit was established to enhance research coordination, facilitate grant acquisition and drive knowledge-sharing initiatives. It is committed to ensuring that research outcomes are not only impactful but also effectively translated into practical solutions for the forestry and environmental sectors.
The philosophy of the unit is rooted in the belief that research and innovation are essential drivers of academic excellence, technological progress and socio-economic transformation. Through the promotion of intellectual property protection, sustainable research practices and capacity-building initiatives, the unit seeks to create an environment where knowledge is continuously generated, applied and shared for the benefit of society.
The primary objectives of the Research, Innovation and Intellectual Property Unit include:
The Research, Innovation and Intellectual Property Unit operates under the directive of the Provost and is mandated to:
The Research, Innovation and Intellectual Property Unit of the Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, remains committed to fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation. Through its various programs and initiatives, the unit continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the institution’s research landscape while ensuring that knowledge creation and intellectual property development contribute meaningfully to national and global advancements.
The Research Development and Coordination Directorate was created in January, 2025 to oversee and manage research initiatives, foster innovation, establish local and international partnership between the college and relevant organizations. The activities of the directorate will project the college as a leader in forestry and related field by projecting student and staff research activities to the outside community and attract investors to our novel innovative projects.
The key objectives of the directorate are:
Director, Research Development and Coordination, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan.
Email: jayeoba78@gmail.com
Her research integrates molecular tools with field-based ecology to understand and conserve genetic diversity in forest ecosystems. She focuses on how habitat, environmental differences and human activities affect the genetic variability and adaptation in plant population.
Jayeoba, F.M is currently running a Ph.D. in Plant Biology at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where she is studying the population structure and genetic diversity of Irvingia species in South West Nigeria. She is also committed to training the next generation of conservation scientists in the use of genomic data for biodiversity preservation.
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The directorate has organized outreaches to commemorate the International day of forests and World wood day, 2025. We have also coordinated the submission and processing of Technical Reports by staff. We have also reached out to notable universities and organizations for research collaborations and written research proposals for funding to various organizations, some of which are yielding positive results. With the support of the College management and our partners, we are overseeing the running and maintenance of IMO Research and Innovation Hub, a place where researchers are provided with conducive environment for studies with adequate power supply and free internet facilities.
B.Agric. (Agric. Econs. &Farm Mgt.), MBA (Agribusiness) (UNAAB), M.Sc.(Agric. Econs.) (UI), Ph.D. (Org, Dynamics in Agric. Insts.) (FUNAAB)
Area of specialization: Agricultural Administration and Economics, Agribusiness Management
Masters Degree
Area of specialization: Forest Ecology and Conservation
Olanikeolubayo@gmail.com
B.SC.Economics (Lead City University, Ibadan)
Area of specialization: Economic theory and development
B.Sc. (Sociology – Bowen University), M.Sc. (Industrial Sociology– UNIBADAN), M.Sc.- In View (Tropical Forestry – Bangor University)
Area of specialization: Rural Sociology and Social Forestry
B.Tech
Area of specialization: Crop And Environmental Protection
malikadedotun@gmail.com
HND, Business administration, PGD and Masters in public admin
Area of specialization: Public administration
adesolailori9@gmail.com
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