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About Us

In recognition of the importance of biotechnology to national development, the Federal Executive Council on 23rd of April 2001 approved the National Biotechnology Policy, which led to the establishment of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) in November 2001 under the supervision of Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The act that establishes NABDA referred to as National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022 mandated the Agency to carry out Research and Development programmes on biotechnology priority areas of food, agriculture, health, industry, environment and other strategic sectors for national biotechnology utilization in Nigeria as well as promote, co-ordinate and deploy cutting edge biotechnology research and development activities nationwide.

The Agency have over thirty-five (35) Bioresources Development Centers (BIODECS) inclusive of specialized Aquatic Bioresources Centers spread across the federation. The Agency created Six (6) Zonal Centers of Excellence situated in premier Universities in the 6 geopolitical zones of the country to promote Research & Development (R & D) activities and co-ordinate regional biotechnology programmes. The robust structure and activity of The Agency incorporates special centers such as National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Oyo State. Based on this premise, the programmes of the Agency are structured in line with international standards bearing in mind the development of local technological contents.
The Director-General/CEO and the entire management remain resolute in promoting, coordinating and deploying cutting-edge biotechnology research & development technique cum products for the socio–economic well-being of the nation. The Vision of the Agency in promoting biotechnology activities that positively respond to national aspirations on food security, job/wealth creation, affordable healthcare delivery and sustainable environment remains a priority.

Who we Are

Our Vision

To leverage Biotechnology as an engine of growth for national socio-economic development and a thriving Nigerian bioeconomy.

Our Mission

To achieve national aspiration of improved quality of life for Nigerians on agriculture, food security, bioeconomy, industrialisation, affordable healthcare delivery and sustainable environment through conduct of cutting-edge research and innovation, product development, collaboration, coordinating national biotechnology efforts, and deployment of new technologies .

Our Core Values

• ACCOUNTABILITY

• CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

• SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY

• SOCIETAL IMPACT

• COLLABORATION

• DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND ETHICAL CONDUCT

Our Mandates

Innovation

Research & Development

Training & Capacity Building

Coordination of Biotechnology Programmes

Publication & Dissemination of Information

Attract Funds for Biotech Development

Awareness Creation

Local, National & International Collaboration

Commercialization & Industry Partnership

Biotechnology Research & Development
At the forefront of innovation, our Biotechnology Research & Development (R&D) division is dedicated to transforming scientific discovery into real-world solutions. By integrating cutting-edge technology with deep biological expertise, we drive advancements that address some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

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