RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ACT
Act · Trade
An Act establishes the Raw Materials Research and Development Council as a federal agency to research and promote local raw materials for reducing import dependence. It targets manufacturing industries, researchers, and agricultural producers. This supports domestic industrial growth and cuts foreign exchange costs.
What Is This Policy?
This Act establishes the Raw Materials Research and Development Council as the federal agency responsible for researching, promoting, and supporting the local sourcing and processing of raw materials to reduce Nigeria's dependence on imports.
Who Does It Target?
Manufacturing industries dependent on imported raw materials Researchers and scientists in materials science and applied research Agricultural raw material producers and agro-industrial processors
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
To identify, develop, and promote the use of Nigerian raw materials as substitutes for imports, supporting domestic industrial growth and reducing the country's foreign exchange expenditure on raw material imports.
Key Features
Council Establishment: Creates RMRDC as the apex federal body for raw materials research, development, and industrial linkage Research Mandate: Commissions and conducts research into the properties, availability, and industrial applications of Nigerian raw materials Industry Linkages: Works with manufacturing industries to substitute imported inputs with locally sourced and processed alternatives Technology Transfer: Facilitates the transfer of processing technologies that enable industries to use domestic raw materials effectively Advisory Role: Advises the government on raw material policy, procurement, and import substitution strategies
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Operational; research programmes active Coverage: Nationwide; sector-wide coverage across agriculture, minerals, and industrial materials Funding: Federal government appropriations and research grants
How to Access
Industries and researchers can engage with RMRDC for technical assistance, joint research, and raw material sourcing support. Letter of inquiry or application for technical collaboration submitted to RMRDC Description of the industrial raw material challenge or research objective Application method: Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja; RMRDC regional offices
Official Resources
Website: www.rmrdc.gov.ng
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act Cap R3 LFN 2004, the Science and Technology Act, the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Act 1995, and the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Act.