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Functions and Responsibilities

• Control research fund and programming of expenditure
based on the annual GAA provision for research and
extension services of the University;

• Carry out a relevant and continuous human resource
and infrastructure development program to upgrade
research and extension capabilities;

• Establish more R&D and Extension linkages with local and
foreign research agencies and with government and
private organizations; and

• Supervise all special projects/linkages of the University.

• Provide leadership in the development of well-organized
university-wide planning R&D agenda and programs;

• Introduce innovative approaches to improve governance
thereby increasing overall efficiency of the university R&D
system;

• Ensure publication, dissemination and utilization of
research outputs;

• Oversee the establishment of long-term mutually enriching
research and development linkages/relationships between
the university, other academic/research institutions,
departments, schools;

• Source out funds for human resource development
and acquisition of scientific and information technology
facilities;