International Development Grant
Sustainability support for biobank and laboratory in Lagos State Nigeria
Project Number: CA-3-P009557002
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $30,000.00
Start Date: March 10, 2021
End Date: March 31, 2023
Duration: 2.1 years
Project Description
This project aims to support sustainable biosafety and biosecurity in Nigeria by providing maintenance works for two years for the Canadian-funded biobank and laboratory (the ‘Facility’) in Lagos State. Project activities include: (1) servicing and certification of the Facility; and (2) training of laboratory personnel on Facility maintenance. This portion of the project represents the contracting fees paid to the Canadian Commercial Corporation for implementing the contract.
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 includes 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:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs