Center Overview
The center was established in 2019, 11 staff were redeployed to the center including the coordinator, accountant and head of administration. The center presently has over 30 staff. The community provided 7 hectares of land for the permanent site of the center. The center has carried out inventorization of bioresources in the area and self-sponsored farming
ABOUT US
BIODEC MBOWO
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.
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.
Center Objectives
To Identify major bioresources in the region for research and development activities
To provide solutions to ecological challenges through R&D and alternative bioremediation
Provision and Promotion of technology to achieve best practices in bio processing of indigenious bioresources
To become a hub of bioenterprices, providing consultancy/ training for prospective enterpreneurs and commercial production.
Mr. Chamberlain O. Azunna
Biodec Coordinator
Mr. Chamberlain O. Azunna is a plant breeder and Seed Scientist. He has his PhD In view at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. He has also studied at the Federal University of Technology Minna and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. He is committed to Career Development and strives to be an integral part of his Agency’s growth and success.
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