FUNCTIONS
Coordinate institutional and scientific research development and innovation initiatives in all sectors;
Co-ordinate Science Technology and Innovation project implementation and promotion as well as facilitate technology transfer and strengthening of Intellectual Property Assets and effective knowledge translation;
Coordinate higher and tertiary education, science, technology and innovation policy planning, review, formulation, and implementation to meet the transformational agenda;
Develop policies and programme for human capital development through tertiary education for the country’s transformational needs;
Facilitate establishment of bilateral and multilateral collaborative Researches and development programmes;
Facilitate access to university education and training in all sectors;