The Supply Chain Research and Innovation Hub (SCRiH) and the University of Abuja have signed a lease agreement for the establishment of the National Agricultural Reference Laboratory and Centre of Excellence (NARL-CE).
The project is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural research, food safety and scientific infrastructure.
The agreement marks the commencement of the project’s implementation following the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both organisations in 2025. It provides the legal framework for the next phase of the initiative, including detailed design, site preparation and construction of the facility.
When completed, the laboratory is expected to serve as a national hub for agricultural research and innovation, supporting advances in food safety, biotechnology, biosecurity and environmental monitoring.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, SCRiH founder Adebayo Adeleke said the agreement signified the transition of the project from the planning stage to implementation.
