The Directorate of Research and Development along with its extension centres supports and carry out continuous Research and Development (R&D) across the leather value chain through relevant institutions, giving attention to development of critical mass of personnel and appropriate infrastructure. The Directorate is made of two(2) departments each having two(2) sub-units. In addition, we have six(6) extension centres.
NILEST through its various departments is involved in teaching at OD, ND, HD & HND levels.
Research in NILEST focuses on a wide variety of aspects of the field of leather and leather products technology and leather products production.
At NILEST, we showcase our products at national exhibitions usually organized by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology etc.
At NILEST, we have various levels of collaborations with industries, tertiary institutions, research institutes, government and private organizations across Nigeria:-
With Industries
With Tertiary Institutions/Research Institutes
With Government & Private Organisation