Nigeria's Leading Rubber Research Institute
Rubber research institute of Nigeria is the only Federal Government agency in Nigeria that has the mandate to conduct research and development on rubber and other latex producing plants of economic importance. Following the enactment of Nigerian Research Institute Act (No. 33) of 1964 and the promulgation of Agricultural Research Institutes Decree No. 35 of 1973, the Federal Government took over the organization of rubber production in the country and amalgamated the Rubber Research Station, Iyanomo with the Rubber Research Station, Akwete (in the then East Central State) and became what is now known as Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria
To continuously provide innovations that will develop and transform the natural rubber, gum arabic and other aspects of latex industry, applying cutting edge scientific know-how delivered by motivated, dedicated and highly trained manpower in a manner that sustains the ecosystem with maximum economic benefit to Nigeria.
To become a leading research centre for natural rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants in Africa, and to be a world-class research institution.
Our core values
Our core values are designated by the acronym “TRAPICE”
Our core values
Our core values are designated by the acronym “TRAPICE”
Our Mandate
- Genetic improvement of natural rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Improvement of agronomic practices including cultivation and exploitation techniques;
- Processing, preservation, storage and utilization of rubber, gum arabic and their derivatives;
- Development of control measures against pests and diseases of rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Design and fabrication of simple processing implements and equipment for rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Farming systems in relation to rubber, gum arabic and other latex- producing plants;
- Socio-economic problems of the cultivation and utilization of rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Extension research liaison services
- Organizing technical and vocational courses in areas relevant to the above
- Providing laboratory and other technical services to farmers, agro based industries and others needing these services;
- Any other problems relating to the production, processing and utilization of rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants of economic importance.