About Us
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is a pivotal Nigerian government agency under the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. We focus on promoting the development and optimal utilization of Nigeria’s vast industrial raw materials, fostering sustainable industrial growth.
Our Mission
To promote the development and optimal utilisation of Nigeria’s raw materials for sustainable industrial growth and economic development.
Our Vision
To be an indispensable catalyst for Nigeria's industrial growth and development, leveraging the nation's vast raw materials.
RMRDC was established by the RMRDC Act, originally promulgated into law by Decree 39 of 1987 and presently cited as RMRDC Act, CAP R.3 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
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. It commenced operation in Lagos on February 10, 1988. Currently, RMRDC operates from its corporate Headquarters in Abuja with coordinating offices in the thirty six (36) states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). RMRDC is today, Nigeria’s focal point for the development and utilization of the nation’s vast industrial raw materials resources, thus facilitating the establishment of new resource-based industries which in turn provide new job opportunities and contribute to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Our Mandates
Driving Nigeria's Industrial Development Through Raw Materials Innovation
Policy Development
- Draw up policy guidelines on raw materials
- Review resource availability and utilization
- Advise on strategic implications
Research & Innovation
- Undertake R&D on local raw materials
- Encourage implant research capabilities
- Devise awards for industrial breakthroughs
Knowledge Sharing
- Organize workshops and symposia
- Share research findings
- Promote information accessibility
Standards & Quality
- Establish analysis laboratories
- Ensure material standardization
- Meet industrial specifications
Development
- Promote systematic exploitation
- Foster industrial growth
- Drive economic development
Advisory
- Advise on special research grants
- Guide machinery adoption
- Support Council objectives