Our Departments & Divisions

• Identify goods, works and services required by the Council and carry out appropriate market and statistical surveys.
• Integrate the Council’s procurement expenditure into the yearly budget.
• Prescribe appropriate method for effecting procurements and secure necessary approvals for implementation.
• Advertise and solicit for bids in compliance with the guidelines issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement.
• Receive and maintain appropriate documentation for bids, obtain a “Certificate of No Objection” from the Bureau of Public Procurement and make submissions to the Tenders Board.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Produce publicity materials for the Council.
• Monitor and review the print and electronic media coverage of the Council’s activities and advise the Director-General accordingly.
• Liaise with relevant departments, print and electronic media to publicize the Council’s activities.
• Provide photographic and video coverage at the Council’s activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders on arrangements to receive Governing Board members and/or Director-General when attending functions in Nigeria.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Conduct preliminary/administrative investigations when necessary on suppression and falsification of records, false alarm, corruption, embezzlement, dishonesty, etc.
• Educate and enlighten the Council on corruption and related offences.
• Promote ethics and integrity through enforcing compliance with ethical codes in the Council.
• Undertake the study and review of operational systems of the Council to improve transparency and accountability.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

• Proffer legal advice to the management of the Council.
• Facilitate the Council’s compliance with the requirements of the law in the implementation of programmes and projects.
• Represents the Council in legal matters in conjunction with the Council’s legal retainers.
• Handle acquisition, transfer or conveyance of assets and properties to or by the Council.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Put in place adequate measures for the prevention and prompt detection of fraud and loss of cash.
• Ensure that revenue receipts are promptly and adequately brought to account under the proper heads and sub-heads.
• Ensure that the control of expenditures is adequate and payments made are properly authorized.
• Ensure that the system for the control and consumption of stores are adequate and issues are properly authorized.
• Ensure adequate verification of cash, stores, properties, plants/equipment and liabilities.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Coordinate the Council’s strategy for improvement of service delivery through SERVICOM compliance.
• Ensure global best practices in service delivery.
• Serve as a link between the Council and SERVICOM office at the Presidency.
• Oversee the management of the Front Office Desk.
• Coordinate impact assessment of the Council’s activities.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

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The Special Digital Automation Unit (SDAU) supports RMRDC's mission to promote the development and utilization of Nigeria's raw materials by leveraging digital technologies to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

Functions:

1. Develop and maintain a database for raw materials information.
2. Automate manual processes to enhance efficiency.

• Design, implement, and maintain Council’s website as assigned by the Director – General/ Chief Executive Officer

1. Provide technical support and training for departments on automation process.
2. Develop and implement digital tools for research data collection and analysis.
3. Establish an innovation hub for raw materials research and development.

• Provide resources and support for software prototype development.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required by the Director – General/ chief Executive Officer.

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• Initiate and coordinate research and technology development as well as investment to address the raw materials challenges in the Food and Beverage Sector.
• Develop projects for the production of food and beverage products.

• Conduct studies on food and beverage raw materials.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Units

 i.Food and Cash Crop

• Promote the local sourcing of available raw materials as well as generate and disseminate information to promote their optimal utilization by industries in Nigeria.
• Boost the production of tropical and temperate crops and other agro-based raw materials.
• Update the list of raw materials required by the industries and their sources and classify them into primary, secondary and tertiary raw materials.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

ii.Beverage

• Promote the production and processing of fruits and vegetables into juices, concentrates and other related products.
• Develop and produce food additives from local raw materials with emphasis on production of enzymes, modified starch, colorings, flavorings, thickening, gelling agents, spices and essential oils, etc.
• Update the list of existing industries, their respective installed capacities and current capacity utilization along the value chain.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Function

• Identify conservation strategies engendering biodiversity of Nigeria’s resources and develop effective stockpiling strategies for agricultural biodiversity.
• Adopt strategies for effective biodiversity management to mitigate climate change effects, global warming and depletion of genetic resources.
• Promote, develop and document Nigeria’s medicinal plants for various uses in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to conduct assessment survey of the status of the Nigerian biodiversity stock.
• Promote the development of modern bio-technologies and safe adoption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
• Create awareness on best agricultural practices on GMOs.
• Develop, promote and collaborate with stakeholders on plants with medicinal value for industrial development.

Units

 i.Biodiversity

• Conduct audit of Nigerian medicinal plants.
• Document plants with medicinal/pharmaceutical properties.
• Develop a data base on the genomic resources of Nigeria.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 ii.GMO and Biosafety

• Promote the development and safe adoption of modern biotechnology in the use of agro-raw materials for industrial development.
• Build capacity and enhance competences on the biosafety of GMOs.
• Create awareness on best agricultural practices on GMOs.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

iii.Bioresources

• Document the biological resources of the nation (plants and animals) including creating and maintaining genomic data base for all crops.
• Develop, promote and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on plants with medicinal value including collaborating with National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) on the safe adoption of modern biotechnology in the use of agro-raw materials for industrial development.
• Promote improved, high yielding and disease resistant varieties of industrial crops such as cereals, tea, coffee, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, legumes, livestock, root and tubers.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Initiate and carry out R&D on leather and livestock development.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders on technology development for leather and livestock processing including artificial insemination.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to create and establish investments in leather and livestock products industries.
• Initiate and develop projects for the production of products from leather and livestock development.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to conduct studies on leather, livestock quality, feed formulations and products.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.
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Units

 i.Leather and Leather Products Development

• Initiate, promote and coordinate R&D efforts on leather and leather products in the country.

• Develop projects for the production of leather and livestock products.
• Conduct studies on leather and livestock raw materials.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 ii.Livestock

• Initiate, promote and coordinate R&D efforts on livestock and products in the country.
• Develop projects for the production of livestock products.
• Conduct studies on livestock quality, feed formulations and products.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Function

• Initiate and carry out R&D on textile and garments products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders on technology development for textile and garment processing.
• Initiate and promote fabric care and management.
• Develop garment business modules/entrepreneurship.
• Liaise with relevant department(s)/stakeholders to create and establish investments in textile and garments products industries.
• Initiate and develop projects for the production of products from textile and garments.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to conduct studies on textile and garments products.
• Identify and develop synthetic and Phyto raw materials for the production of PPE, diapers, sanitary pad, disposable hospital spread, etc. locally, as well as promote investment.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Units

 i. Textile Development

• Initiate and coordinate research and technology development as well as investment to address the critical raw materials challenges in the textile sub-sector.
• Develop projects for the production of textiles.
• Conduct studies on textile raw materials.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

ii.Garment Development

• Promote garmenting technology in Nigeria.
• Promote fabric care and management.
• Develop garment business modules/entrepreneurship.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Function

• Initiate and carry out R&D on wood, pulp and paper products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders on technology development for wood, pulp and paper processing.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to create and establish investments in wood, pulp and paper products industries.
• Initiate and develop projects for the production of products from wood, pulp and paper products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to conduct studies on wood, pulp and paper products.
• Promote and carry out the production of pulp from non-woody agricultural waste materials for handmade and tissue papers.
• Produce adhesives from locally available raw materials for the Nigerian paper industries.
• Develop recycling plant for tetra pack beverage cartons, paper and egg tray.
• Collaborate with relevant MAN sectoral groups.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Units

 i.Primary Paper Manufacturing

• Promote the production of pulp from non-woody agricultural waste materials for handmade and tissue papers.
• Collaborate with MAN (6Ps) sectoral group.
• Determine the suitability of Nigerian raw materials for paper making.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 ii.Printing and Publishing

• Conduct a national study on wood species for the pulp and paper industry.
• Embark on industrial survey on household paper products.
• Produce adhesives from locally available raw materials for the Nigerian paper industries.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

iii.Stationeries, Light/Heavy Packaging

• Promote Investment on handmade paper bag production.
• Develop recycling plant for tetrapak beverage cartons, paper and egg tray.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Functions

• Advise on the formulation, implementation and review of administrative policies in the area of personnel management.
• Evolve appropriate policy on human resource development.
• Administer and manage records and registry.
• Supervise appointment, promotion and discipline matters.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

1. 1. Industrial Relation activities;
      • Overseeing and monitoring the activities/elections of the Council’s two (2) Branch Unions ie Non-Academic Staff Union of educational and associated institutions (NASU) and Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI).
      • Overseeing the activities, and monitor the elections of RMRDC Staff Multi-Purpose Co-operative society.
      • Supervising and monitoring RMRDC Sport club’s activities and games. Organizing workshops and recommending coaching to schools in terms of Sports certification.
      • Guiding the constitutions and election processes in the Council.
      • Attending Labour Law conferences and related matters, as regards to Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and Federal Ministry of Labour,Employment and Productivity.
      • Representing the Council at Industrial Relations Matters at Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and Industrial Relation Stakeholders meeting.
      • Organizing orientation/sensitization on Industrial harmony.
      • Organizing inter-Departmental games.
      • Distributing questionnaires on Industrial Relations institutions.
      • Overseeing Staff get-together and end of the year party.
      • Coordinating Staff send forth party for retirees.
      • Overseeing ombudsman activities.
   2. Staff Welfare activities
      • Felicitating and condoling with Staff.
      • Facilitating the payment of welfare support to Staff.
   3. Medical Services: Laboratory,Clinic and Sickbay
      • Providing services and First Aid for minor health emergencies/injuries.
      • Ensuring Staff minor health needs are met while at work.
      • Conducting rapid tests and dispense drugs accordingly, and as the case may be.
      • Consulting with the in-house doctor.
   4. Health Programs, Seminars And Workshops
      • Providing health education and health screening to the staff.
      • Ensuring the staff are well informed about their health needs.
      • Providing care for staff children by experienced care-givers, to enable their parents function properly at their respective Departments/Divisions.
   5. Liasing with Organisations relevant to Staff Welfare.
      • National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
      • Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
      • National Housing Fund (NHF)

• Function
  • Carry out transport operations.
  • Manage fleets of Council’s vehicles.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Functions

• Initiate and carry out projects on the development and utilization of raw materials for the chemical industries.
• Conduct and document studies on industrial chemicals production, utilization and importation.
• Conduct R&D on agro-chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides), etc. that are required and environmentally safe
• Assess R&D project proposals relevant to the chemical sub-sector for implementation.
• Document agro-chemicals, food additives, preservatives raw materials and products available locally.
• Provide requisite data and information on industrial chemicals, raw materials, processing equipment/ technology and market potentials.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

• this division has two sections 

• Reagent section 
• chemical section

Function

• Initiate and carry out R&D on plastic, rubber and foam products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders on technology development for plastic, rubber and foam products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to create and establish investments in plastic, rubber and foam industries.
• Initiate and develop projects for the production of plastic, rubber and foam products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to conduct studies on plastic, rubber and foam sector.
• Facilitate commercialization of market-driven R&D output.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Initiate and carry out R&D on pharmaceutical products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders on technology development for pharmaceuticals.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to create and establish investments in pharmaceutical industries.
• Initiate and develop projects for the production of pharmaceutical products.
• Liaise with relevant Department(s)/stakeholders to conduct studies on pharmaceutical products.
• Promote the development of raw materials used as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in the industry.
• Promote the development of raw materials used as excipients in the industry.
• Promote the development of medicinal plants used in traditional/orthodox medicine for the management of ailments.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Balance the general ledger and extract trial balance monthly and quarterly.
• Prepare and present general purpose financial statements monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Analyze, interpret and report general purpose financial statement monthly and quarterly.
• Ensure proper stock accounting.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and quarterly.
• Quarterly verification of allotted and un-allotted stores
• Periodic update of Plant, Properties and Equipment (PPE) of the Council.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• • Prepare the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF)
  • Prepare the Medium-Term Sector Strategy (MTSS).
  • Prepare the Council’s Annual Budget (Revenue, Recurrent and Capital Expenditure).
  • Preparation of Quarterly Budget Performance Report
  • Preparation of RMRDC State Coordinating Offices Quarterly Imprest
  • Attending the requests for reports from overseeing Government Bodies
  • Maintain budget books and records.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned or required

• Jigawa State
• Kaduna State
• Kano State
• Katsina State
• Kebbi State
• Sokoto State
• Zamfara State

• Adamawa State
• Bauchi State
• Borno State
• Gombe State
• Taraba State
• Yobe State

• Benue State
• FCT
• Kogi State
• Kwara State
• Niger State
• Nasarawa State
• Plateau State

• Akwa Ibom State
• Bayelsa
• Cross River State
• Delta State
• Edo State
• Rivers State

• Ekiti State
• Lagos State
• Ogun State
• Ondo State
• Osun State

Oyo State

• Abia State
• Anambra State
• Ebonyi State
• Enugu State
• Imo State

• Functions
  • Advise on Information Technology (IT) policy of the Council.
  • Initiate and conduct maintenance of the Council’s hardware and software.
  • Carry out computer appreciation training and certification.
  • Design specialized training programmes in IT related areas.
  • Develop and manage the Council’s website, databank, Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
  • Carry out networking and information communication.
  • Install, upgrade and deploy backup of IT facilities at the Headquarters and State Coordinating Offices.
  • Deploy VoIP solution (Automated telephoning system).
  • Integrate the Council’s networks and computer accessories.
  • Carry out quarterly preventive maintenance of computer systems, printers and other hardware in the Council.
  • Conduct inventory of the computer hardware equipment in the Headquarters and State Coordinating Offices.
  • Carry out deployment of licensed software and renewal of licensed network-based internet security (anti-virus) at the Headquarters and deployment of stand-alone Internet security on the State Coordinating Offices’ computers.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Conduct requirements gathering and analysis.
• Create software architecture and design documents.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Deploy software releases to departments and Divisions.
• Provide technical support and maintenance for deployed software.
• Research and recommend new software technologies and tools.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation on software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and software consultants.
• Participate in code reviews and peer mentoring.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Develop and maintain software development processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Other support functions such as;
• Technical training and knowledge sharing.
• Mentoring junior developers.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather feedback.
• Conducting post-implementation reviews.
• Identifying areas for process improvement.
• Developing and maintaining technical metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborating with o ther departments to drive digital transformation.
• Developing and maintaining testing strategies.
• Conducting unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Identifying and reporting defects.
• Collaborating with developers to resolve defects.
• Developing and maintaining testing frameworks.
• Conducting code reviews and peer mentoring.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Implementing secure coding practices.
• Ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Ensuring continuous integration and continuous deployment of software (CI/CD).
• Developing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) functions.
• Integrating AI/ML with applications.
• Ensuring AI/ML model interpretability.
• Participate in migrating applications to cloud.
• Ensuring cloud security.
• Conducting cloud cost optimization.
• Developing cloud-native applications.
• Ensuring cloud compliance.

Function

• Conduct pre-feasibility and feasibility studies on resource-based investments.
• Undertake consultancy, brokerage, linkage and extension services to generate revenue for the Council.
• Promote local raw materials and process equipment sourcing and utilization.
• Business plan development: Assist investors in developing business plans for raw materials projects.
• Funding Sourcing: Identify and explore potential funding sources, including grants, loans, and investments, to support the Council's activities.
• Financial Analysis and Modeling: Conduct financial analysis and modeling to evaluate the viability of research and development projects.
• Investment Appraisal: Assess the financial viability of potential investments in raw materials research and development.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with research and development projects.
• Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-building programs for Council staff on financial management and advisory services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector organizations, and research institutions, to secure funding and partnerships.
• Project Evaluation: Conduct financial evaluations of completed projects to assess their impact and inform future funding decisions.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures to guide the Council's research and development activities.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required

Functions

• Initiate and promote relevant R&D programmes in research institutions and industries on metallic minerals development and utilization.
• Collate and process data on metals.
• Carry out metallic mineral mining and beneficiation in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Compile specifications for metals used in various industrial applications.
• Conduct assessment of R&D proposals from universities, polytechnics and research institutes on metals.
• Carry out industrial trouble-shooting on companies requiring metallic raw materials.
• Produce relevant publications for the sector.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Provide requisite data and information on mineral raw materials, processing equipment and technology, etc.
• Initiate and conduct R&D and technology development in the minerals sector.
• Conduct studies on the development and utilization of mineral raw materials.
• Conduct inventory as well as update data and information on mineral raw materials. • Carry out annual solid minerals sector review.
• Produce relevant publications for the sector.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Initiate and carry out the utilization of conventional and renewable sources of raw materials for energy such as wind, solar, biomass and biofuel.
• Initiate and conduct related research and development on energy and fuel minerals activities to bolster the energy mix in Nigeria.
• Encourage the development of policies on exploitation and conservation of energy and fuel materials.
• Identify and promote appropriate technologies for the development of renewable energy and energy fuel materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote investment in the development of raw materials in the conventional and renewable energy sector.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Produce inventory and blueprint of raw material resources and capabilities for the development of new and advanced materials.
• Promote R&D activities and investment opportunities on new and advanced materials.
• Promote the establishment of materials testing and quality control centers in the country in collaboration with relevant agencies and institutions.
• Serve as a National/Regional Focal Point on new and advanced materials development.
• Develop and promote methods and strategies for drug delivery, e.g., tissue culture.
• Liaise with stakeholders on the development of biomaterials, nano- and bio technologies and microfluidics as well as promote their commercialization.
• Manage the Council’s new and advanced materials information portal.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

• Provide publishing services.  
• Identify publishers and book agents.
• Manage the Council’s documentation and information dissemination services.

Any other duties that may be assigned.

Units                                                           

i.Electronic Document and Record Management

• Provide repository hardware services.
• Embark on document survey.
• Carry out document digitalization.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

ii.Desktop Publishing

• Carry out concept design and editing.
• Carry out type set of documents
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

iii.Publishing

• Publish Journal of Raw Materials Research, Raw Materials Update Magazine and other publishable materials.
• Carry out editorial review.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Function

• Provide library services (i.e Collating, Indexing and cataloging of Library materials)
• Management the Council’s E-library and server
• Liaise with relevant resource centers to collect relevant materials from various stakeholders.
• Order and catalogue library materials.
• Sustain cooperation and collaboration on library matters with sister libraries, national and international organizations.
• Ensure the distribution of the Council’s publication to staff and organizations
• Select collate and coordinate the acquisition of relevant library materials in form of books, journals, periodicals audio-visual CD-ROM and database.
• Create an archive of library materials
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Functions

• Collaborate with International Development partners.
• Ensure all Council’s projects, programs and activities are in line with RMRDC’s strategic plans/goals
• Organise Council’s retreat every 2 years on progress/performance report
• Monitor progress/performance of Council’s database system (RMIS)

Function

• Develop a joint memorandum with foreign international cooperation agencies such as: JICA, KOIKA, SCP, MOST (china), SIDA, THAICA, India…etc.) on fully sponsored programs for capacity building in various areas of raw materials development and utilization.
• Foster partnerships with local research institutions, universities, and industries on viable/fundable research projects.
• Establish collaboration with Budget and Economic planning and Foreign Affairs on fully sponsored programs in line with local raw materials development and utilization.
• Conduct joint research with international research organizations and institutions on Standardisation of research processes and investment.
• Identify with Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment (FMIT), OPS and relevant funding organisation in promoting investment opportunities in raw materials development and utilization.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences as platform and channels of promoting raw materials development.
• Engage with Development Partners such as UNIDO, USAID, IFAD, FAO, AfDB, EU.etc. on the success and impact of Councils’ projects and programmes towards attaining SDGs in Nigeria.

• Collaborate with relevant government agencies to achieve the aims of the National MSME Award Scheme.
• Expand the Council’s interactions with the Organized Private Sector for the focused development of MSMEs.
• Stimulate the involvement of more women and youth in MSMEs.
• Promote activities in relation to the National Strategy for Competitiveness in Raw Materials and Products Development in Nigeria.
• Promote MSME related capacity building.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 Units

1. Organized Private Sector Collaboration

• Handle activities regarding the Council’s interactions with the Organized Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

1. National MSME Award and Competiveness

• Coordinate activities of the Council’s collaboration with the National MSME Scheme.
• Promote activities on the National Strategy for Competitiveness in Raw Materials and Products Development in Nigeria.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 MSME Capacity Building

• Oversee capacity building activities including training workshops and data collection on MSMEs.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Function

• Organise sensitization workshop, seminars/advocacy on import substitution of critical raw materials/products in Nigeria.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (OPS, MDAs and Development partners) on innovative/advance development and utilization of critical raw materials/products in Nigeria.
• Establish linkage between researchers and local industries (OPS), investors and Financing organizations;
• Conduct survey on raw materials capacity utilization in Nigeria.

• Work closely with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment regarding trade facilitation (trade in goods and services); tariff issues with regard to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Most Favoured Nations (MFN), Applied Tariff Structure, Tariff Preferences, Duty and Tax Exemptions and Concessions in relation to raw materials and products development.
• Liaise with relevant agencies or bodies on issues related to Non-Tariff Measures (SPS measures, TBT measures, Rules of Origin and other non-tariff measures).
• Promote trade related infrastructure development.
• Promote trade agreements such as Aid for Trade (AfT); Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs); Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA); Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) of the AU, etc.
• Align the Council with the implementation of the National Trade Policy and Regulations, including e-commerce, Industry 4.0 and building productive capacity.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

 Units

i.Global Trade Collaboration

• Collaborate with relevant local and international agencies and bodies on trade facilitation matters.
• Promote the development of trade related infrastructure such as Single Window, Commodity Exchange and Market Information Pools at the global level.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

ii.Regional Trade Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Organized Private Sector on trade facilitation matters.
• Collaborate with relevant regional trade bodies on trade facilitation matters.
• Promote the development of trade related infrastructure such as Single Window, Commodity Exchange and Market Information Pools at the regional level.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Promote capacity building in local design and development of process equipment and plants.
• Design and develop machinery and plant for value-additions to raw materials using standard design tools and software.
• Carry out activities on engineering design and development of Council’s projects.
• Document designs for technologies being adopted by the Council.
• Conduct Performance Guarantee Tests (PGT) and Performance Acceptance Tests (PAT) as well as other necessary tests on Council’s projects.
• Develop and utilize project functional specifications and timelines for engineering tasks for components and assemblies in the Council.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

• Liaise with relevant organizations on R&D, technology development and utilisation of necessary raw materials for the electrical and electronics sector.
• Encourage and promote the development of essential E&E components and accessories from local raw materials.
• Develop and maintain databases on raw materials resources, reserves and utilisation.
• Identify and adapt relevant technology for the development of secondary raw materials and products of tiny techs in the sector
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote investment in priority electrical and electronics components and products.
• Develop advisory, policy and technical briefs and other relevant publications for the electrical and electronics raw materials sector.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of raw materials development on the electrical and electronics sector.
• Facilitate technology transfer.
• Any other activities that may be assigned.

• Identify, develop and optimize indigenous technologies for processing of agro and mineral raw materials.
• Initiate and liaise with relevant organizations on R&D, technology development and investment activities on Nigeria’s indigenous technologies.
• Facilitate the transfer of indigenous technology through collaboration with international organizations, R&D institutions, academia and organized Private Sector to industry.
• Provide technical assistance to SME’s and entrepreneurs to adopt and adapt indigenous technologies.
• Promote upgrade of indigenous technology for raw material processing in Nigeria.
• Collect and document data and information on indigenous technologies.
• Manage and upload from time-time information on the Nigeria Indigenous Process Technology Information System (NIPTIS) in the Council’s website.
• Carry out fabrication and replication of the Council’s successful indigenous processing equipment and plants in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

• Liaise with relevant organizations on R&D, technology development and utilization of raw materials necessary for the motor vehicle and miscellaneous sector
• Initiate and conduct R&D projects on the development of secondary raw materials for components/spare parts for the motor vehicle industry in Nigeria
• Promote the development of National Auto Local Content Programme in collaboration with National Automotive Design and Development Council and other stakeholders
• Conduct specific studies on availability of raw materials requirements of the automotive sector
• Produce relevant policy and technical briefs and other publications for the sector
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required

• Carrying out domestication and local production of universal equipment and machinery relevant to the processing and manufacturing industries in the country.
• Promoting capacity building in local production and development of process equipment and machinery prototypes.
• Facilitating the establishment of pilot plants from successful R&D projects of the Council.
• Encouraging and promoting the development of essential process equipment components and accessories and the translations of proven R&D results and designs for production/fabrication.
• Publish annual Process Equipment Magazine.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

• Identification of technology acquisition opportunity
• Assessment of these opportunities, selection of the most promising ones and matching them to internal capabilities.
• Negotiation of the terms of acquisition between acquirers and sellers.
• Identifying and compiling all relevant foreign technologies for processing of 10 selected raw materials.
• Developing capability to undertake new designs and new production system and components through reverse engineering of the imported technology.
• Identifying agencies and organizations for collaborations on Technology Adaptation and Adoption.
• Liaising with the identified agencies and organizing visits

YET SUBMITTED

Functions

• Developing SOPs for managing, planning, organizing, leading and controlling and experimentation
• Providing controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments and measurements are performed
• Conducting relevant R&D activities for efficient laboratory management
• Carrying out basic Laboratory and instrumentation Analysis Services for raw materials and product samples for staff and the public
• Designing, building and testing technological devices and samples of New and Advanced Materials
• Carrying out agricultural, minerals and Material Characterization
• Offering reliable and authentic certification services
• Mange planning, organizing, cleaning and controlling of lab equipment and facilities.
• Any other functions and responsibilities assigned by the Director

Functions

• Developing and facilitating the establishment of pilot plants for processing of raw materials into secondary, tertiary raw materials and products
• Carrying out process optimization of existing pilot plant
• Carrying out the process domestication and local production of universal or essential components and spare parts for equipment and machinery required in the processing and manufacturing industries in the country.
• Promoting capacity building in local production and development of process equipment, machinery and their prototypes.
• Conducting R&D leading to the commercialization and establishment of pilot and production plants from successful R&D projects of the Council.
• Interfacing and collaborating in the design and fabrications that promote and lead to establish essential process equipment components and accessories and the translations of proven R&D results and designs for production/fabrication.
• Publishing annual Process Equipment Magazine.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Function

• Carrying out specific machinery, Equipment and Plant Maintenance Services based on prepared request template
• Ensuring availability and stocking of repair and maintenance spare parts, components, toolboxes, kits and coverall.
• Conducting Routine Inspections of Regularly check equipment for leaks, wear, and corrosion and instrumentation Checks by Verify readings of gauges, sensors, and control panels.
• Carrying out Preventive Maintenance by designing scheduled Maintenance such as schedule for routine tasks like oil changes, filter replacements, and calibration of instruments, and regular Lubrication of components as specified in the manufacturer's guidelines/manuals
• Performing Equipment Calibration Procedures to ensure accuracy in measurements and advise on upgrade and modifications
• Ensuring Cleaning and Housekeeping of machinery, equipment and factory environment by conducting regular safety hazard checks in conjunction with ISSESD
• Ensuring proper documentation by keeping design drawing, records of detailed log for maintenance purposes with records of activities of adjustments made, repairs, calibrations, SOPs and any incidents up to date and easily accessible
• Carrying out trainings and skills development and ensuring competence in plant, Equipment and Machinery maintenance and handling
• Ensuring troubleshooting protocols and implement a feedback mechanism for continuous improvement based on past issues.
• Providing accessories for general facility maintenance services of the Complex and ensure the provision of amenities (fuel for electricity and water, etc. in the Complex facilities.
• Carrying out repair works, fitting and retrofitting on installations at the complex
• Ensuring proper asset management, Utility bills, insurance payments, and other government taxes
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.

Functions

• Carrying out engineering fabrication, equipment repairs, design drawings and related activities at the RMRDC Technology Demonstration Centre.
• Developing prototypes process equipment and machinery.
• Developing fabrication, install plan for pilot plants from successful R&D projects of the Council.
• Carrying out installation and test-run on newly developed equipment and plants.
• Carrying out technical training on process equipment and plants development.
• Developing workshop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for workshop management and fabrication procedures
• Documenting data on equipment specifications, power ratings, materials of construction, capacity, performance analysis, and product samples at the Centre and whenever required.
• Carrying out engineering fabrication of designed components, spares and for machinery and plants as well as related design drawings for plants at the RMRDC Technology Demonstration Centre.
• Working with Pilot Plant Division to develop prototypes process equipment and machinery and install same from successful R&D projects of the Council.
• Carrying out installation and test-run on newly developed equipment and plants in conjunction with relevant divisions
• Carrying out technical trainings on process equipment and plants fabrication, workshop management
• Documenting data on equipment specifications, power ratings, materials of construction, capacity, performance analysis, and product samples at the Centre and whenever required.

Any other duties that may be assigned or required

Functions

• Conducting environmental impact assessment on resource-based projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensuring the availability adoption of safety protocols gears and kits where necessary in the complex
• Conducting trainings and developing safety, health and environmental and quality Management procedures for the complex
• Carrying out sensitization advocacy, workshops and training on industrial safety and environmental impact assessment.
• Creating muster points and conduct periodic safety checks and drills in the factory complex
• Carrying out studies on industrial safety in dealing with and handling of mineral and agricultural raw materials processing.
• Collaborating with manufacturing industries and professional bodies on issues related to industrial safety and environment.
• Carrying out quality assurance and quality control procedures in line with ISO 9000 Quality Management Services
• Collaborating with stakeholders on safety of industrial processes and quality raw materials used by Nigeria’s industries.
• Any other duties that may be assigned or required.