Closing the gap between implementation science and policy in Nigeria: lessons from the Nigeria implementation science alliance using a nominal group technique
This study highlights key barriers to research-to-policy engagement in Nigeria, namely the need for structured engagement frameworks, alignment of priorities, and targeted capacity development, and proposes actionable strategies to address them. Sustainable impact will depend on dedicated financing, governance reforms, and institutional changes, supported by long-term partnerships and robust evaluation systems to advance knowledge translation and improve health outcomes.
Authors
- Ijeoma Uchenna Itanyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4958-6319)
- John Oko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2904-1597)
- Ibrahim Bola Gobir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3640-7772)
- Otoyo Toyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5750-1901)
- Babayemi O. Olakunde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0864-6901)
- John Olajide Olawepo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6732-1042)
- Vidya Vedham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3392-6752)
- Gregory A. Aarons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8969-5002)
- Patrick Dakum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4278-5224)
- Oniyire Adetiloye
- Ayodotun Olutola
- Mark Parascandola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6071-8493)
- Prosper Okonkwo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6822-9344)
- Echezona E. Ezeanolue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6294-9479)
- Hamisu M. Salihu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7829-4200)
- Sidney Sampson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5303-5475)
- Nguavese Torbunde
- Dina Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6790-6769)
- Muyi Aina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9686-7685)
- Bolanle Oyeledun
- Michael Obiefune
- Tonia C. Onyeka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8138-3100)
- Andy Eyo
- Patti E. Gravitt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1443-152X)
- Joseph Olisa
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- University of North Texas (US)
- Northeastern University (US)
- University of North Texas Health Science Center (US)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Center for Clinical Care and Research in Nigeria (NG)
- Development Research and Projects Centre (NG)
- AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (NG)
- Caritas Nigeria (NG)
- Health Foundation (GB)
- Institute of Human Virology (NG)
- Public Health Ontario (CA)
- Solina Group (Nigeria) (NG)
- Centre for Integrated Health Programs (NG)
- Global Cancer Institute (US)
- World Health Organization - Nigeria (NG)
- National Cancer Institute (US)
- Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (NG)
- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NG)
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
- University of Abuja (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Health Services
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2025.1629317
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- History and advancements in chemistry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75