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
Who we are
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.
Our Core Mandates
Innovation
Research & Development
Training & Capacity Building
Coordination of Biotechnology Programmes
Publication & Dissemination of Information
Attract Funds for Biotechnology Development
Awareness Creation
Local, National & International Collaboration
Commercialization & Industry Partnership
Our Amazing Services
News & Events
At the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), we envision a future where biotechnology serves as a key driver of economic growth, public health, food security, and environmental sustainability.
