The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is an agency of the
Federal Government of Nigeria vested with the mandate to promote the development
and utilization of Nigeria’s industrial raw materials.
It was established by Decree (Now Act) No.39 of 1987, but commenced
operation on February 10, 1988. It is today, Nigeria’s focal point for
the development and utilization of the nation’s vast industrial raw material
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) was established
at a time when dwindling foreign exchange earnings from petroleum was
expended to import raw materials and products which were available or
could be competitively produced in Nigeria.
Profiles of Directors