The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) popularly called Natural Medicine, NAMDA, BABALAWO Agency, Traditional Medicine Agency is an apex autonomous agency under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Government of Nigeria. NNMDA was established in 1997 but obtained a presidential assent to its establishment bill on 24th June 2019, its ACT was gazetted on 20th December 2019. It is the nation’s only trans-cultural medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health, create jobs, wealth and save lives using innovative technologies that are rooted very strongly in Nigeria’s culture

The NNMDA laboratory headquarter, known as the “KOFO ABAYOMI” to the local community, is located in Victoria Island, Lagos. The temporary administrative headquarter is located at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja. NNMDA scientists conduct their research in laboratories located on the main campus, and in several field units across the country. The purpose of this laboratory is to advance knowledge and to apply physical, life, and earth science as well as religious and cultural science for the good of the people.. Read More