Jare Olukotun
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has officially commissioned the University (Central and College) Research Ethics Committees.
The commissioning took place last week, at the Council Boardroom, with a comprehensive briefing session and a specialised training facilitated by the Vice-Chancellor.
The session was designed to acquaint members with their roles and responsibilities. Key areas addressed included research ethics and principles, ethical dilemmas, requirements for committee membership, and standard operating procedures.
During the briefing, Professor Odusanya emphasised the critical importance of ethical compliance in research activities within the university. He stated that, going forward, all scholarly publications must receive prior approval from the Research Ethics Committee before publication.
He further noted researchers must obtain an official approval letter for their work to be recognised by the university.
Prof. Odusanya also made it clear that any research not approved by the Ethics Committee will not be considered for academic promotion within the university.
Members of the University Central Research Ethics Committees
1. Prof. Gloria N. Elemo – Chairman.
Prof. Olukayode A. Oyediran (COED&T)
3. Dr. Suraju A. Aminu (CASS)
4. Dr. Sikiru A. Adegoke (COE&T)
5. Dr. Adebayo R. Asafa (COA)
6. Dr. Johnson Momoh (CBS)
7. Dr. Abdulraheem S. Ibraheem (DHS)
8. Dr. Samuel 0. Omogoye (DRID)
Secretary
9. Mrs. Titilayo T. Bhadmus
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference of the University Research Ethics Committee are:
a. to raise awareness and sensitise the university community on ethics in their various disciplines;
b. to train university members on Research Ethics;
c. to register with appropriate Ethics Regulatory Bodies;
d. to review and approve research proposals especially for ethical clearance prior to commencement.
