Muhammad, AliyuIbrahim, Mohammed AuwalOkoli, Peter ChukwunonsoSogbanmu, TemitopeEhilen, Oseghale EmmanuelIsah, MurtalaMohammed, Isah YakubAnimasaun, Isaac LareAnjorin, AbdulAzeezKenechukwu, FranklinIbrahim, Mutiat BolanleIbor, Oju RichardAdesiyan, Ibukun ModupeUmeyor, Chukwuebuka EmmanuelGarba, Zaharaddeen NasiruAnyanwu, GabrielIfeanyi-obi, Chinwoke ClaraAdeyemi, Kayode Abiodun2024-08-292024-08-292024-08-24i1.o0r.g1/107.711/1707/71505754574072042141226699958https://africarxiv.ubuntunet.net/handle/1/1646https://doi.org/10.60763/africarxiv/1531Science advice aids in integrating scientific evidence into policymaking. In Africa, a significant gap exists between science and policy, necessitating high-quality advisory services. The Multifaceted Response Development from Research on COVID-19 in Africa (MURDER COVID-19) project by the Nigerian Young Academy (May 2021–April 2023) aimed to bridge this gap. Project outputs included eight policy briefs, 10 webinars, a hybrid international conference, and a searchable research equipment database. The project effectively dispelled COVID-19 myths, promoted vaccine confidence, and highlighted the need to strengthen health systems and research capacity. The project provides valuable lessons/recommendations and serves as a model for collaborative initiatives addressing health crises and enhancing research capacity.encollaborationevidencepandemicpolicymakersscience adviceNigerian Young AcademyArticle