Center Overview
Bioresources Development Centre Igede Ekiti was established in October 2018 with the major purpose of ensuring significant grassroot empowerment of Ekiti State indigenes through profitable exploitation and development of indigenous bioresources. Pioneer Units include, Human Resources Development Unit, Finance & Account Unit, Bio-Enterprise Unit Crop/Plant Unit, Fishery/Aquaculture Unit.
Our Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in biotechnology research and innovation, transforming scientific ideas into sustainable national and global solutions.
Our Mission
To advance biotechnology research, promote innovation, and deliver sustainable technologies that improve the quality of life, ensure food and health security, and protect the environment.
Our Approach
We employ a multidisciplinary approach that integrates molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and computational sciences. Our laboratories are equipped with modern facilities for experimental research, pilot production, and field testing.
ABOUT US
BIODEC EIGEDE EKITI
we are committed to pioneering scientific research and technological innovations that drive sustainable development through biotechnology. Our Research and Development (R&D) department serves as the heart of innovation—bridging science, technology, and society to deliver real-world impact.
We believe that biotechnology holds the key to solving some of the most pressing global challenges—ranging from food insecurity and environmental degradation to public health crises and industrial inefficiencies. Through focused research, collaboration, and commercialization, we aim to position biotechnology as a catalyst for national growth and global competitiveness.
Center Objectives
- Preservation and provision of biological resources for scientific, industrial, agricultural, environmental and medical R&D and their applications.
- Utilization of indigenous bioresource materials to support R&D activities for preservation of the nation’s ecological biodiversity.
- Popularization of developed bio-enterprises for public information and policy formulation to encourage commercial production.
- Provision of bioentrepreneurship training and services to existing and prospective farmers.
- Provision of bioentrepreneurship training and services to existing and prospective farmers.
Center Research Capacity
Our Services
Macropropagation of banana and plantain.
Catfish breeding, Oyster mushroom production.
List of Bioresources Identified
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao), Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)
Yam (Dioscorea sp), Cassava (Manihot esculenta)
Rice (Oryza sativa) Maize (Zea mays) Kolanut (Cola acuminata) Citrus
Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Banana (Musa acuminata)
Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Goat (Capra hircus)
Domestic fowl (Gallus gallus)