Section 2: Objectives and functions of the Bureau.

(1) The objectives of the Bureau are to -
(a) conduct and coordinate robust research and development in the Armed Forces of Nigeria;
(b) coordinate the research and development efforts of the three services of the Nigerian Armed Forces;
(c) crystallise the results of scientific and technical research on defence items and equipment for public and private institutions;
(d) provide scientific and technical information to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and allies;
(e) initiate new scientific, technological and environmental research on defence matters;
(f) disseminate results of scientific research which are likely to advance defence, industrial, medical and agricultural development;
(g) organise and coordinate research in natural and technological sciences relating to defence matters;
(h) collaborate with universities in scientific and technological research;
(i) collaborate with other national and international institutions in the promotion and transfer of science and technology relating to defence;
(j) promote science culture in the Armed Forces;
(k) establish study groups to examine defence research needs in existing industries such as food, diagnosis and therapy of military related diseases, plastic and pharmaceutical and propose long term research programs for them; and
(l) undertake all such activities or things as are necessary or expedient for carrying out the objectives of the Bureau and promotion of research and development into military science and technology, as well as social sciences and environmental related challenges affecting the armed forces of Nigeria.
(2) The functions of the Bureau are to -
(a) enter into agreements, liaisons, memoranda of understanding, cooperation and partnership with institutions, agencies and corporations as may be necessary or desirable, subject to the approval of the Council;
(b) be responsible for the discipline and welfare of its personnel;
(c) deal with matters relating to the discipline of military personnel in the Bureau according to the Armed Forces Act; [Cap. A20, LFN, 2004]
(d) conduct and sponsor studies and researches in military industrial production and related fields of studies;
(e) engage top quality staff of international standard aimed at creating a centre of excellence in mandated fields of study;
(f) accept gifts, legacies and donations, provided that the terms and conditions attached to such gifts, legacies or donations are not inconsistent with the objectives and purpose of the Bureau;
(g) erect, provide, equip and maintain laboratories, workshops, libraries, lecture halls and other buildings as are necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the Bureau;
(h) hold public lectures, symposia and seminars;
(i) undertake printing and selling of books and journals;
(j) subject to any limitation or condition imposed by statute, invest any money belonging to the Bureau by way of endowment, whether for general or special purposes or such other money as may not be immediately required for current expenditure in any investment or security in the purchase or improvement of land, with power to vary any such investment and deposit any money for the time being not invested with any approved bank on deposit or current account;
(k) borrow, whether on interest or not and if need be upon the security of any of the property, moveable or immovable, of the Bureau, such money as the Council may require or it is expedient to borrow or guarantee any loan, advance of credit facilities;
(l) do such other things as may be required for the effective administration of the Bureau; and
(m) do all such acts or things that are incidental to the powers and functions listed in this section as are considered necessary to promote the objectives of the Bureau.