NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF LEATHER AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ACT AMENDMENT BILL
Bill · Technology
A Bill amends the Act for the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology to modernize its operations. It targets leather professionals, students, and the manufacturing sector to enhance research and training programs.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to amend the Act establishing the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, aimed at modernizing the institute's operations and expanding its capacity for leather science research and training.
Who Does It Target?
Leather industry professionals, students, researchers, and the leather manufacturing sector.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the institute's capacity for leather science research, improve training programs, and support the development of Nigeria's leather industry.
Key Features
Institutional Modernization: Updates the institute's legal and operational framework Industry Support: Strengthens support for Nigeria's leather industry development Research Enhancement: Improves research capacity in leather science and technology
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
The institute currently operates in Zaria. The amendment would enhance its operations.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen Nigeria's leather industry, which has significant potential for exports and job creation.
Official Resources
Website: nilest.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Zaria
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will modify the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Act, operating alongside the National Policy on Leather Development, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria Act, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015.