Center Overview
Aquatic Bio-Resources Development Centre, Pategi was established in 2017 and is located in Pategi Local Government Kwara State. The Centre is at initiation stage and various research programs and facilities are upcoming and presently more efforts are on community mobilization around the Centre’s mandate, resource mapping and problems identification which will give focus into the Centre’s research prioritization and activity plan.
ABOUT US
BIODEC PATEGI
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 disseminate research product of modern aquaculture technology to local populace
To up-grade native breed of sheep and goat using higher quality breeds adaptable to the environment
To empower grassroot people and enhance livelihood through adoption of modern processing technology and value chain development of sheer butter, cashew, cassava and rice in the Centre’s catchment area.
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 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