About the Institute
Zinago Institute for Policy and Socio-Legal Research is an independent research organisation dedicated to advancing evidence-based scholarship on law, public policy and labour governance in Africa.
The Institute conducts interdisciplinary research on the impact of artificial intelligence, digital technologies and economic transformation on employment, labour regulation and social protection.
Through research, policy engagement and capacity building, the Institute contributes to informed legal reform, institutional development and the promotion of decent work.
The Institute aims to serve as a platform for rigorous socio-legal research that informs policy development, strengthens institutions and promotes inclusive economic and social progress.
Mission and Vision
Mission
The mission of Zinago Institute is to produce high-quality interdisciplinary research that advances evidence-based policymaking, strengthens labour governance and promotes legal frameworks that support fair, inclusive and sustainable labour markets.
The Institute seeks to bridge the gap between academic research, public policy and institutional practice through scholarship, policy dialogue and professional training.
Vision
The Institute's vision is to become a leading African research centre on labour law, artificial intelligence governance and the future of work, contributing to global policy discussions on employment regulation, technological change and social justice.
Institutional Commitment
Zinago Institute operates exclusively for public benefit and is committed to advancing research and policy development that promote justice, decent work and inclusive economic development.
The Institute is guided by principles of academic independence, intellectual integrity and evidence-based policy engagement.
All research and programme activities are conducted in furtherance of the Institute's public-interest objectives and not for private profit.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Zinago Institute collaborates with universities, research institutions, government agencies, international organisations and civil society organisations in order to advance socio-legal research and policy development.
Through these partnerships, the Institute promotes knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary research and the development of innovative legal and policy responses to emerging challenges affecting labour markets, technological change and institutional governance.
The Institute also seeks to engage with scholars, policymakers and practitioners across Africa and globally to strengthen collaborative research on the future of work.
Funding and Support
As a research organisation, Zinago Institute supports its research and programmes through grants, research funding, donations and institutional partnerships that advance its public-interest objectives.
All resources received are applied solely towards the Institute's research, educational and policy development activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
The Institute welcomes collaboration and support from research partners, philanthropic foundations, development organisations and institutions that share its commitment to advancing evidence-based policy research and institutional reform.
Leadership
Dr. Nancy Nzom
Founder
Zinago Institute for Policy and Socio-Legal Research
Nigeria
Daniel Moses Eyyazo
Research Director
Zinago Institute for Policy and Socio-Legal Research
Nigeria
Affiliation: Nasarawa State University, Keffi