International Development Grant

Sustainability Support for BioBank and Laboratory in Lagos State Nigeria

Project Number: CA-3-P009557001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Nigeria 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $608,831.00

Start Date: March 22, 2021

End Date: March 31, 2023

Duration: 2.0 years

Project Description

This project aims to support sustainable biosafety and biosecurity in Nigeria through the provision of a two-year maintenance contract for a Canadian-funded biobank and laboratory (the ‘Facility’) in Lagos State. Project activities include: (1) Servicing and certification of the Facility; and (2) training to laboratory personnel on the Facility maintenance.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Improved long-term sustainability of the Lagos State Facility; and (2) reduced access of biological-related materials to non-state actors.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of July 2022 include the delivery of planned maintenance and servicing of the Facility.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Canadian Commercial Corporation

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

CBRN threat reduction 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $608,831 CAD
Geographic Information
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