SHEDA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX ACT
Act · Technology
An Act establishes the Sheda Science and Technology Complex in Abuja as an integrated research and technology park. It targets research scientists, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, and academic institutions to promote multi-disciplinary research and technology transfer. This fosters innovation and development in science and technology.
SHEDA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Sheda Science and Technology Complex in Abuja as an integrated research and technology park hosting multiple science and technology institutions.
Who Does It Target?
Research scientists and technology professionals Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Academic and research institutions on campus Industry partners engaging Sheda research centres
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Develop a world-class science and technology complex providing integrated research infrastructure, promoting multi-disciplinary research, and fostering technology transfer to industry.
Key Features
Integrated Campus: Sheda hosts multiple research institutes including NRC, NARDA, and other science bodies. Research Infrastructure: Provides shared laboratory, ICT, and research facilities for member institutions. Industry Linkage: Facilitates commercialisation of research and technology transfer to Nigerian industries. International Partnerships: Hosts international research collaborations and visiting scientists.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — Sheda campus is operational Coverage: National science and technology research Beneficiaries: Research community; industry; national development Funding: Federal Government; research grants
How to Access
Research institutions: apply for space and collaboration through Complex management Industry partners: engage through formal collaboration agreements Application method: Engage through https://www.fmst.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.fmst.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation / Sheda Complex
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Science and Technology Act Cap S4 LFN 2004, the National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007, the National Space Research and Development Agency Act 2010, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act.