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 believe research and training is key to utilising our resources for the production of finished leather products.
We have six (6) extension service centres across the country that helps support research, training and production.
We engage in activities that support research and development.
In Collaboration with the Nigerian Army
The Leather Boxes used for the presentation of the 2019 and 2020 National Budgets by President Muhammadu Buhari were designed and produced in NILEST.
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