The document proposes establishing a Center of Excellence in Biotechnology at the University of Nigeria to serve as a regional center for West Africa. It provides background on the University of Nigeria and outlines the mission, growth, accomplishments, research areas, collaborations, facilities, and proposed structure and governance model for the proposed biotechnology center. The center aims to address regional challenges in food security, tropical diseases, and bioresource management through research, training, and networking with universities and institutes across Africa.

1. By Professor B.N. Okolo Vice Chancellor And Professor Jerry Ugwuanyi Coordinator

2. Salutation … Warm greetings from the University of Nigeria- The cradle of university education in Nigeria

18. Support Facilities Largest library & library holding of any Nigerian University Modern electronic/ digital library facilities and vast online resources 83 room full service International Scholars village (ISV) 60 room guest house on campus High quality & reliable municipal services High speed ubiquitous wired and wireless university-wide internet access

19. Some Current Collaborations Institution s Field African Technology Policy Studies Network, Kenya - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK Several North Dakota State University, USA Several University of South Florida, Tampa (cooperative agreement universal consortium on landslides) History, Sociology and Anthropology New York State University at Oswego Entrepreneurship Kenesaw State University, Atlanta, GA, USA STEM (Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics), Early Childhood Education and Nursing The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Agricultural Sciences University of Tsukuba, Japan Life Sciences

20. Some Current Collaborations (continued) Institution s Field Bridgewater State University, Boston, USA Technology, Staff and Student Exchanges University of Maryland, USA Bio-sciences, Medical Sciences and Nursing Michigan State University, USA - University of Nottingham, UK Veterinary Medicine University of Pittsburgh, USA Public Health University of Hokkaido, Japan Life Sciences University of Delph, Netherlands Electronic Engineering

21. A Brief Tour of the University (main campus)

22. Our Biotechnology Centre

23. The North Entrance to the University

24. South Access Road to the University

25. The Main Drive Way into Nsukka Campus

26. The Lion Triangle

27. A Typical Street Within the Main Campus

28. A Typical Street Within the Main Campus

29. A Typical Street Within the Main Campus

30. A Typical Street Within the Main Campus

31. A Typical Street Within the Main Campus

32. A Typical Street Within the Main Campus

33. The Hilly Landscape of Nsukka Campus

34. The Hilly Landscape of Nsukka Campus

35. The New Nnamdi Azikiwe Library

36. The New Nnamdi Azikiwe Library

37. A Section of the interior of the New Library

38. A Section of the interior of the New Library

39. An Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory

40. Faculty of Arts building

41. Faculty of Arts building

42. Inside the Faculty of Arts Complex

43. Fine & Applied Arts Sculptors

44. Faculty of Engineering

45. Faculty of Engineering (labs)

46. Faculty of Engineering (auditorium)

47. Faculty of Law (Enugu Campus)

48. Margareth Ekpo dining hall

49. Female accommodation hall

50. Evening shot of female accommodation hall

51. Road leading to Freedom Square

52. Freedom Square Roundabout

53. List of Centers, Schools and Institutes Centres Schools and Institutes Centre for Energy Research and Development School of General Studies Center for Rural Development & Cooperatives School of Post Graduate Studies Center for Entrepreneurial and Development Research. Institute of Developmental Studies Center for Basic Space Research Institute of Education Center for Innovation &Technology Incubation Institute of African Studies Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials Center Centre of Technical Vocational Education and Research

54. The Institute of African Studies

55. Center for Innovation and Technology Incubation

56. Continuing Education Center (CEC)

57. Continuing Education Center (CEC)

58. School of Post Graduates

59. The Postgraduate Hostel

60. The Senior Staff Club

61. The Senior Staff Club

62. The University Stadium (Under construction)

63. The University Stadium (Under construction)

64. Administration Blocks

65. The New Administration block (rear)

66. The New Administration block (rear)

67. The New Administration block (Front)

68. The New Administration block (Front)

71. University of Nigeria International Institute for Biotechnology. A UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence

81. Basic Operational Zone

83. Structure for Cooperation UNN UNESCO FGN CAT II Governments, International Universities & Institutes, Industry, Multilaterals, others FMST FMH FMA&WR NABDA & Special agencies Universities & inter- University centres Biotech Establishment

86. Basic Management Model