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 About Us
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 DG/CEO BIODATA
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The Institute was established under the Science and
Technology Act of 1980 with the primary objective of developing drugs,
biological products and pharmaceutical raw materials from indigenous resources.
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To build a Center of Excellence in Research and Development of phytomedicines,
pharmaceutical and biological
products, drugs and diagnostics towards improving the health and well-being of mankind.
To apply appropriate modern science
and technological resources to stimulate local production of drugs through
effective collaboration with the industry and experts within and outside
Nigeria; Develop herbal and phytomedicines to pilot stage for commercialisation;
Develop quality standards for phytomedicines, drugs and diagnostics for
the purpose of control and regulation; Provide quality assurance services
on all drugs used in healthcare delivery; Provide safety data and
essential information on herbal and other drugs towards achieving self-sufficiency
in the production and control of essential drugs in such a way that would
guarantee the overall health of Nigerians and mankind in general.
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* NIPRD Headquarter
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Idu
Industrial Area,
P.M.B 21 Garki
Abuja,
Nigeria
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* DG / CEO
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Prof. K. S. Gamaniel (OON), FPSN, FPCPharm
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* Areas of Research
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- Drug development
especially from plants
- Developments of
Pharmaceutical raw materials
- Traditional Medicine
- Drug Policy
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