Establishments of support systems have been instituted to ensure unceasing generation of knowledge and develop the science among faculty members of higher education societies. Research being one of the core mandates are the expected outputs of an advanced learning facilities, thereby major contributory factors in ranking a teaching-learning university in terms of global relevance and visibility. Focus-group discussions are employed to document the research climate among nine faculty researchers from state-owned higher institutions; purposively named based on the pre-identified eligibility criteria.  Recorded interviews transcribed, significant statements surfaced and identification of themes generated. Moreover, pseudonyms assigned among participants to ensure confidentiality at the entire course of the study. Interestingly, participants are motivated in research-related engagement for promotion, eureka-euphoric moments, for collaboration and expanding linkages and partnerships among others. Contrastingly, extent of engagement has been limited due to work overload, multiple administrative and committee designations, constraints in research budget caused by paradoxical national and institutional policies. Nevertheless, majority of the participants displayed positive attitude to further hone research skills through teamwork and time management. It is therefore recommended that higher education institution will strengthen its support to research and publication endeavors through capacity trainings, write shop and mentoring sessions, thus increasing University research outputs.