Section 19: Expenditure of the Bureau

The Bureau shall defray all the expenditures incurred by it under this Act and in particular, apply the funds at its disposal to -(a) research, development and production activities necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Bureau;
(b) undertake any other activity in connection with any of the functions of the Bureau;
(c) publicise and promote research and development results for adoption by industrial establishments;
(d) the cost of establishing and maintaining the headquarters and other offices of the Bureau;
(e) the cost of establishing and operating laboratories, development centres and units;
(f) the training of members of staff of the Bureau and provision of scholarships and awards for specialised training of personnel;
(g) pay the staff, overhead allowances, benefits and other administrative costs of the Bureau;
(h) sponsor scientific or other research initiatives that could enhance the operational capability of the armed forces of Nigeria;
(i) support scientific or other research efforts that are in accordance with the mandates of the Bureau;
(j) organise defence research and development competitions, seminars and conferences; and
(k) any other matter related to the functions of the Bureau.