To oversee and ensure success of research and seed production activities in all the stations of the Institute
To provide support services to scientists in the Institute, and collaborators from public and private sectors in their research activities
To yearly produce seeds, handle seed request and timely deliver breeder and foundation seeds for use of seeds companies in Nigeria (especially in the Southern part of Nigeria)
To identify quality factors in seed production and determination of quality of seed lots to meet the established standards and labelling specifications
To process, store and ,maintain both the genetic and mechanical purity of seeds
To provide technical backstopping and supports to relevant institutions such as Universities and Research Institutes, Seed Companies and Growers, as well as Individual Research Scientists, and University students (undergraduates and postgraduates) within and outside Nigeria
