Parastatals supervised by the Department

1. Formulation , monitoring and review of the National Policy on Science Technology and innovation to attain the macro-economic and social objectives of Vision 2020 as it relates to the Bioresources Technology subsector of Science and Technology.
2. Acquisition and application of Science, Technology and Innovation apparatus to conserve and exploit, map, bio-prospect, commercialize and sustainably manage the biodiversity and bioresources endowment of Nigeria;
3. Promotion of wealth and job creation through technical support to Entreprenuers and the Private Sector in the area of Bio resources conservation, bioprospection and commercialization;
4. Monitoring and coordination of Research and Development (R & D) in Bio-resources.
5. Formulation and promotion appropriate guidelines on conservation and utilisation of Bioresources.
6. Formulation and promotion appropriate guidelines on the development and commercialisaton of Bioresources.
7. Monitoring and coordination of Research and Development (R & D) findings in Bioresources.
8. Formulation of appropriate guidelines on Genetic Utilization and Agricultural Varietal Release.
9. Promotion of appropriate Research and Development (R & D) findings for Value Addition of Agricultural Produce.
10. Collaboration with Local and International Agencies/Bodies on Biodiversity management.
11. Formulation and development of appropriate guidelines to ensure Bio-safety and Bio-security.
12. Promotion of the development and application of Biotechnology based products and services.
13. Promotion of innovative methods of Biological Prospecting
14. Involved in the supervision of Science, technology and Innovative programmes in the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Agencies/ Parastatals.

i. Promotion of New and Improved Technologies (Varieties) for increased Bioresources Production.
ii. Technological and innovative Bioresources Intervention to improve income and livelihood.
iii. Utilization of New and Improved Technologies for Crime Control and Public Security.
iv. Identification of Markets both new and potential for innovative bioresources products and services in Selected States.

ACHIEVEMENTS

i. Evaluation and assessment of some newly registered and released crop varieties in the country.
ii. Production of interim Report on 6 States ( Ebonyi , Kogi , Adamawa, Delta , Zamfara and Ondo States) of the Federation to identify Varieties released.
iii. Evaluation and implementation of the recommendations in the above report.
iv.` Pre-training of unemployed graduates in the different Bioresources Enterprises.
v. Identification of the existing markets for the products and services in various Local Governments in Kano, Ogun, Lagos States.