FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA ESTABLISHMENT BILL

A Bill establishes the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria to conduct advanced research in forestry and sustainable management. It targets researchers, environmental agencies, the timber industry, and communities. The bill aims to address deforestation and promote better forest practices.

What Is This Policy?

A bill to formally establish the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria for advanced research in forestry, agroforestry, and sustainable forest management.

Who Does It Target?

Forestry researchers, environmental agencies, timber industry, and communities.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Advance forestry research, promote sustainable forest management, and address deforestation challenges.

Key Features

Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency

How to Access

Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.

Impact & Metrics

Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Institute would operate under the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Act, the NESREA Act 2007, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. Aligns with the National Forest Policy, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and the FAO guidelines on national forestry research systems.