NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER BILL
Bill · Technology
A Bill establishes a National Commission for Technology Transfer to facilitate the acquisition and adaptation of technology for industrial development. It targets technology companies, research institutions, and manufacturing firms. It aims to build local capacity and promote economic growth.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a National Commission for Technology Transfer to facilitate the acquisition, adaptation, and dissemination of technology for Nigeria's industrial and economic development.
Who Does It Target?
Technology companies, research institutions, manufacturing firms, and the broader Nigerian economy.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Accelerate technology transfer to Nigeria, build local technological capacity, promote industrial development, and reduce technological dependency.
Key Features
Technology Acquisition: Facilitates acquisition of technologies relevant to national development. Capacity Building: Supports local adaptation and development of transferred technologies. Industrial Development: Promotes technology-driven industrialization.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration. Coverage: Nationwide.
How to Access
Upon establishment, industries and researchers engage with the Commission. Await passage of the bill into law
Impact & Metrics
Expected to accelerate Nigeria's technological development.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the Science and Technology Act, the National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007, the National Science and Technology Innovation Policy, and the WIPO conventions on intellectual property relating to technology transfer.