AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ACT
Act · Agriculture
An Act establishes the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria to coordinate and supervise agricultural research nationwide. It targets federal research institutes and scientists to optimize resources. This ensures research focuses on food security and development needs.
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to coordinate and supervise agricultural research institutions and programmes nationwide.
Who Does It Target?
Federal agricultural research institutes Research scientists and agricultural innovators Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development International agricultural research partners
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Coordinate national agricultural research to ensure optimal use of resources, avoid duplication, and direct research towards Nigeria's most critical food security and agricultural development needs.
Key Features
Research Coordination: ARCN coordinates the research activities of all federal agricultural research institutes. Funding Allocation: Advises the government on research funding priorities and allocates grants. International Linkages: Facilitates partnerships with international agricultural research centres. Technology Transfer: Promotes dissemination of research outputs to farmers through extension services.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide agricultural research system Beneficiaries: Farmers; agricultural sector; food security Funding: Federal Government appropriations; donor grants
How to Access
Research institutes access funding through ARCN competitive grants International partners engage through ARCN for collaboration agreements Farmers access research outputs through agricultural extension services Application method: Research institutions engage ARCN for funding and collaboration.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.arcn.gov.ng Contact: Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Act (Cap A14 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the National Agricultural Research System framework, the enabling Acts of individual National Agricultural Research Institutes, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. Aligns with the National Agricultural Policy, the Agricultural Transformation Agenda, and FAO guidelines on national agricultural research systems.