{"id":2122,"date":"2025-10-02T07:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T07:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datavillegroup.com\/?p=2122"},"modified":"2025-10-02T07:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T07:08:29","slug":"dataville-research-announces-relocation-of-head-office-to-the-united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datavillegroup.com\/fr\/2025\/10\/02\/dataville-research-announces-relocation-of-head-office-to-the-united-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Dataville Research Announces Relocation of Head Office to the United Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abuja, Nigeria \/ London, UK \u2013 [October 2, 2025]<\/strong> \u2014 Dataville Research, a leading global development and public policy research organization, today announces that it is relocating its head office from Abuja, Nigeria to the Kingdom of the United Kingdom. This strategic move underscores Dataville\u2019s commitment to expanding its international presence, enhancing global partnerships, and strengthening its capacity to deliver data-driven research and policy solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of the Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Headquarters<\/strong>: The new head office will be located in <strong>[London \/ city in UK]<\/strong>, effective <strong>2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuity of Operations<\/strong>: All ongoing projects, staff, and programs will continue without disruption, with regional and field offices maintained across Africa, Asia, and other locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Rationale<\/strong>:<br>\u2022 To improve access to European and global funding streams and institutional partners.<br>\u2022 To enhance engagement with UK, EU, and multilateral stakeholders.<br>\u2022 To facilitate recruitment of top international talent and strengthen operational infrastructure.<br>\u2022 To leverage a time-zone and regulatory environment that better supports global coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quote from Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis relocation marks a transformational step in Dataville\u2019s growth trajectory,\u201d said <strong>Linda Benjamin, Director of Programmes<\/strong>. \u201cBy basing our head office in the UK, we aim to deepen our international partnerships, increase agility in responding to global challenges, and reaffirm our mission of generating actionable evidence for policy change around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe remain deeply committed to our legacy in Nigeria and across Africa,\u201d added <strong>Adekunle Olaolu, Country Lead<\/strong>. \u201cOur roots and impact in the continent remain core to our identity, and we will continue to maintain a robust presence and contribute meaningfully to development outcomes there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transition Plan &amp; Commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over the coming months, a phased transition will take place to migrate central functions (finance, governance, compliance, HR, etc.) to the UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dataville will maintain its legal registration and field operations in Nigeria and other countries, ensuring continuity of services and local engagement.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All existing contracts, partnerships, and clients will be honored under the new structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The organization will update its contact information, branding materials, and website accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cynthia Akogwu<\/strong><br>Director Communications<br><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abuja, Nigeria \/ London, UK \u2013 [October 2, 2025] \u2014 Dataville Research, a leading global development and public policy research organization, today announces that it is relocating its head office from Abuja, Nigeria to the Kingdom of the United Kingdom. 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