Design the questions
We shape the questionnaire with you: the right questions, neutral wording, answer scales people understand. Then we test it before anyone sees it.
Hear from thepeople who matter.
Research and data collection support for researchers and companies, from the first question to the final report.
How a study runs
Reach the right people
Our field teams collect data in person, and online where that fits, reaching the employees, customers or participants your question is about.
Clean and verify
Incomplete, duplicated or contradictory responses are flagged and removed, so what is left is data you can stand behind.
Analyse and report
Answers become findings: clear results, what stands out, and what it means for the decision or study in front of you.
Illustration uses synthetic responses.
We have supported researchers at
- University of Cincinnati
- Nottingham Trent University
- Murray State University
- University of Ibadan
- Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies
Who do you need to hear from?
- Q1I have what I need to do my job well.
- Q2My manager gives me useful feedback.
- Q3I would recommend this organisation as a place to work.
Left = Strongly disagreeRight = Strongly agree
Employee surveys
Find out how people really experience working for you, through confidential surveys staff trust enough to answer honestly.
- Engagement
- Pulse checks
- Culture and values
- Onboarding and exit
Analysis, reporting and training.
We turn raw responses into clean data and clear reports, and run training and development for private and public companies.
- Data cleaningDuplicates, gaps and contradictions resolved
- AnalysisResults broken down by the groups that matter
- Written reportFindings in plain language, with the evidence
- Training and developmentFor teams in private and public companies
Every answer comes from a person.
Good data depends on people trusting the survey in front of them. That trust is designed in from the first question.
Consent comes first
Every survey opens by telling people who is asking, why, and that taking part is their choice.
Questions people can answer honestly
Neutral wording and clear answer scales, so responses reflect what people think rather than how the question was asked.
Results reported in groups
Where a survey is confidential, findings are presented for groups of respondents rather than individuals.
The people behind the data.
The team that designs your study, runs the fieldwork and turns responses into findings.
Buari Ibrahim Alabi
- MSc Business Administration, Kwara State University
- Associate Member, Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria
A Business Administration professional with experience in administration, project management, research and business development.
He has worked in different roles where he supported teams, managed projects, carried out research, and helped improve day-to-day business operations.
He also has experience in data analysis using SPSS and has contributed to academic publications in business and management.
His interests include business development, general management, consulting and human resource management.
Afis Folorunsho Ajao
Field Operational Director
- MPA, University of Ilorin
- BSc Business and Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University
- PGD Customer Relationship Management
An administrative and client support professional with over ten years across programme coordination, procurement and customer relationship management in the private and public sectors.
At Core Expanse he has worked in different roles, supporting teams, managing projects and running research and data collection for researchers and companies.
He also serves as Director of Administration and Procurement at Dollyp Sport Academy Limited, and works as a Virtual Assistant and Programme Manager with the National Social Investment Programme in Kwara State.
Earlier roles include Administrative Officer at Noontide Travels and Cargo, Agricultural Extension Officer with the Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources under the N-Power scheme, and Manager and Stock Keeper at Marimure Cynosure Enterprise.
He is based in Ilorin, Kwara State, and is known for attention to detail, discretion and clear communication with teams and executive leadership.
Tolulope Adeniyi
Information and Technology Director
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Ilorin
An Information and Technology professional with experience in technology management, digital transformation, product development and technology-driven solutions for organisations.
He has worked across technology and business environments, contributing to the development and implementation of digital products, improving operational processes, and coordinating technology initiatives.
His interests include information management, research technology, business development, innovation, and the strategic use of technology to improve organisational efficiency and decision-making.
As Information and Technology Director, he focuses on using technology, data and digital tools to support research, consulting, knowledge management and the organisation's strategic objectives.
Questions, answered.
It depends on how many people you need to hear from and how easy they are to reach. We agree a timeline with you before any fieldwork starts, and keep you updated as responses come in.
Yes. We review it for clarity and bias and suggest changes, or we can build one with you from scratch.
An outside partner helps. Staff are told who is running the survey and why, and when a survey is confidential the findings are reported for groups rather than individuals.
Yes. Academic research support is one of our core services. We collect data to your protocol and ethics approval, and hand over data ready for your analysis, or analyse it with you.
Yes. Field data collection is at the core of our work: our teams collect data in person, and online where that suits the study better.
We have offices in Lagos and Ilorin, Nigeria. We support researchers and companies in Nigeria and researchers at universities abroad.
Tell us what you need to find out.
Fill in the sheet and we will get back to you to talk through your study. No commitment.
- Phone
- +234 703 378 4910
- Offices
- Lagos and Ilorin, Nigeria