The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. FIIRO was the idea of an economic mission sent to Nigeria in 1953 by the World Bank. The mission’s observation was that industrial research activities in Nigeria were diffused and uncoordinated with no definite direction. Consequently, a decision was reached to establish the Institute in 1956.
VISION STATEMENT: To be the foremost centre for Science and Technology-based research and development for the industrialization and socio-economic advancement of the nation.
MISSION STATEMENT: To conduct and promote market-driven research and development (R&D) for the industrialization and socio-economic development of the country.
MANDATE
To assist in accelerating the industrialization of the Nigerian economy through finding utilization for the country’s raw materials and upgrading indigenous production technologies specifically to:-
• Identifying & characterizing local raw materials for use in industries
• Develop appropriate technologies; upgrading indigenous technologies in the area of food a nd agro-allied processing and in various non-food us
• Develop Pilot scale operations
• Assists in the transfer, adaptation and utilization of these technologies by local enterprises
• Undertake economic evaluation of Projects and consultancy services
CURRENT AREAS OF FOCUS
- Research and Development of Food and Agro – Allied Processing Technologies.
- Research and Development into Pulp and Paper Processing.
- Research and Development into Packaging and Product Design
- Design and Fabrication of Equipment Prototype.
For more visit www.fiiro.gov.ng
