Center Overview
The Center commence on 23/12/2020 and three Principal officers were posted there (The Coordinator, The admin and the Accountant). The center has a temporary office donated by the Senator representing the Zone. It is Located at N0 2 Umo Obot road ikot
We are committed to capacity building, fostering young scientists and innovators through training, mentorship, and research collaboration programs.
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 AKWA-IBOM
Our Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) division is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions that address critical challenges in health, agriculture, industry, and the environment. We combine cutting-edge science with practical applications to improve lives, drive sustainable development, and strengthen national capacity in biotechnology.
Our R&D efforts focus on discovering, developing, and deploying biotechnology products and technologies that promote economic growth, enhance food security, improve healthcare delivery, and support environmental conservation. Through collaborative research with universities, industries, and government agencies, we translate scientific discoveries into impactful innovations.
Center Objectives
To harness all the Bio-resource present in Akwa-Ibom State and introduce improved varieties of different Crops to the Farmer in order to drive industrialization and encourages Job creation.
Also to deploy modern technology that fits into Modern agriculture in the area of high yielding and Market Value to meet international Standard.
Center Research Capacity
Our Services
Skill and Capacity in Macro Propagation technology (suckers multiplication of musa spp.) skill in breaking of oil-palm dormancy,
Skill in budding technology of different citrus species, Skill in different Agronomy practices and processing,
Skill in snailry production and incubation, production of Bio-organic fertilizer, apiary (Bee keeping), Poultry production
Skill in the establishment of Rubber plantation