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(2022)
SECTION 1
(1) There is established the Defence Research and Development Bureau (in this Act referred to as “the Bureau”).
(2) The Bureau –
(a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal;
(b) may sue or be sued in its corporate name; and
(c) may acquire, hold or dispose of moveable or immoveable property. Establishment of the Defence Research and Development Bureau .
SECTION 2
(1) The objectives of the Bureau are to –
(a) conduct and coordinate robust research and development in the Armed Forces of Nigeria;
(b) coordinate the research and development efforts of the three services of the Nigerian Armed Forces;
(c) crystallise the results of scientific and technical research on defence items and equipment for public and private institutions;
(d) provide scientific and technical information to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and allies;
(e) initiate new scientific, technological and environmental research on defence matters;
(f) disseminate results of scientific research which are likely to advance defence, industrial, medical and agricultural development;
(g) organise and coordinate research in natural and technological sciences relating to defence matters;
(h) collaborate with universities in scientific and technological research;
(i) collaborate with other national and international institutions in the promotion and transfer of science and technology relating to defence;
(j) promote science culture in the Armed Forces;
(k) establish study groups to examine defence research needs in existing industries such as food, diagnosis and therapy of military related diseases, plastic and pharmaceutical and propose long term research programs for them; and
(l) undertake all such activities or things as are necessary or expedient for carrying out the objectives of the Bureau and promotion of research and development into military science and technology, as well as social sciences and environmental related challenges affecting the armed forces of Nigeria.
(2) The functions of the Bureau are to –
(a) enter into agreements, liaisons, memoranda of understanding, cooperation and partnership with institutions, agencies and corporations as may be necessary or desirable, subject to the approval of the Council;
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