Lagos-based International Graduate School CIAPS (The Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies) has unveiled a Bank of Commonwealth Expertise and Intellectual capital.

The initiative tagged CIAPS Network of Academics and Professionals (CNAP) has been conceived as a Commonwealth Network of selected Academic, Certified Experts and Professionals that interact to share views, opportunities, and partnerships based on their expertise and projects.

As a bank of expertise and intellectual capital, members of the CNAPS network provide insights, geopolitical and sector experience, and expertise to the public, corporate and other non-governmental organisations in their quest for growth and development.

CNAP members assist organisations with professional information and analysis before investments and partnerships. They work with organisations and institutions to execute their strategic aims across the globe.

CNAP members also offer strategic advice to governments in formulating policies and help private organisations understand the implications of government policies.

Members of the Network benefit from facilitated access to Research Funding, Publishing of General and Specialist Papers, Directory of Guest Lecturers and Expert Witness, Directory of Public and Private Sector Consultants, Becoming a Non-Executive Director, Participation in International Partnership and Collaborations, International Exchange Programmes.

Speaking to journalists at the unveiling of the Network, CIAPS Center Director, Prof Anthony Kila clarified that “to become a CNAP member, you need a PhD or at least 10 years of experience in your sector or industry he also stated that organizations and academics as well professional interested in joining or working with CNAP can get more information on the website www.experts.ciaps.org.