The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) was established in 1987 by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMS&T) in to conduct research, gather data and disseminate technological information on matters relating to genetic resources conservation, utilization and biotechnology applications. The Centre, backed by Decree 33 of 1987 regulates the seed, livestock and fisheries industries through its Varietal Release Committees. It also focuses on scaling up agricultural businesses, particularly in fruit production, through the use of Temporary Immersion Bioreactors (TIBs) to increase output