The National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act no. 8 of 2022. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 69 of 2022. Long titleAn Act to establish the National Biotechnology Development Agency, to carry out Research, Create and Develop Public Awareness in Biotechnology, in order to Encourage a Private Sector Participation in Biotechnology Industry in Nigeria; and for Related Matters. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biotechnology Business/industry/corporations Public participation Research Capacity building Special fund Exploration Hazards Crops/grasses Pests/diseases Plant protection Sustainable use Genetic resources Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Entry into force notes April 6th, 2022. Abstract This Act, consisting of 36 articles, divided into seven Parts, provides for the establishment of the National Biotechnology Development Agency; the development of public awareness in biotechnology; increasing private sector participation in biotechnology industry. Part I concerns the establishment of the Agency, the membership of the Board and its powers and functions. Part II concerns the functions of the Agency, including: carrying out research activities on biotechnology in the following strategic areas for the national development: food, agriculture, health, industry, environment; encouraging capacity building in all aspects of biotechnology; promoting strategic investment in biotechnology research and development, to support innovation and economic development; ensuring sustainable mechanism for adequate funding of biotechnology activities; promoting sustainable utilisation of biological resources and developing novel products, to improve the production of the country’s indigenous plants and animals; promoting the exploration, collection, identification, evaluation, storage and conservation of the stock of animal, plant and microbes genetic materials; struggle against the loss of country’s crop and animal genetic resources, caused by intensive cultivation, urbanisation, grazing, desertification, pest outbreak and national catastrophes. Full text English Website nabda.gov.ng