ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

    The Administrative Department ensures the efficient performance of all Departments in the Institute. It is charged with the responsibility of providing administrative and support services to the Institute. The Department is required to create an enabling environment for the conduct of research through the discharge of its Personnel Management and Administrative functions.

    Mission

    The Mission of the Administration Department is to provide Services in the most efficient and effective manner required for the smooth conduct of Research and in conformity with Government rules and regulations.

    Vision

    To provide the services required for the advancement of Research in the fulfillment of the Institute’s mandate.

    Staff

    S/N Name Rank
    1 Mr. N. N. Bitrus Director (Admin)
    2 Mr. B. N. Osuji Chief Exec. Officer (G.D)
    3 Miss. A. N. Nnenji Chief Exec. Officer (G.D)
    4 Mrs. M. O. Akinyele Chief Nutrition Officer
    5 Mrs. N. I. Akintan Chief Admin Officer
    6 Miss. M. T. Okon Chief Conf Secretary
    7 Miss. O. F. Onwudinjo Asst. Chief Admin Officer
    8 Mr. O. O. Ugwu Prin. Admin Officer
    9 Mr. D. A. Muhammad Prin. Admin. Officer
    10 Mr. J. O. Oyibo Prin. Admin. Officer
    11 Mr. N. I. Talmon Prin. Admin. Officer
    12 Mr. N. E. Udu Snr. Legal Officer
    13 Miss. C. P. Ukeji Prin. Exec. Off. (G.D)
    14 Mrs. N. N. Ekpo Chief Sec. Assistant
    15 Mr. J. Audu Snr. Exec. Off. (G.D.)
    16 Mrs. C. David-Ekpo Admin Officer I
    17 Mr. A. Y. Abubakar Admin Officer I
    18 Mrs. T. S. Afolabi Administrative Officer II
    19 Mr. A. O. Sunmola Admin Officer II
    20 Mrs. L. N. Onyejekwe Chief Clerical Officer
    21 Miss. A. A. Oguntade Exec. Officer (G.D)
    22 Mrs. E. A. Ajakaiye Chief Clerical Officer
    23 Miss. U. M. Luke Asst  Exe Officer (GD)
     

    Divisions in the Department includes

      • Registry
      • Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary
      • Pension and Welfare
      • General Administration, Training and Development
      • Legal Matters
      • NIMR Kitchen
      • Corporate Marketing and Communication

    Activities of the Department

    The activities of the Administrative Department includes:

    1. Provision of Secretarial Services to the Standing Committee of the Institute and in that capacity prepare agenda and the necessary working documents for standing committees meetings as directed by the Director-General/CEO.
    2. Advised Management on administrative and personnel issues.
    3. Responsible for effective understanding of the Institute’s personnel management functions such as recruitment of staff, training and development, salary administration including allowances, leave matters, staff posting, discipline and withdrawal of service in the form of retirement, resignation of appointment, termination, dismissal from service as the case may be as well as processing of staff Annual Performance Evaluation Report.
    4. Responsible for staff welfare matters, implementation of approved policy on Medicare, Pension and Housing etc.
    5. Handling of the Institute’s legal and insurance matters.
    6. Keeping and updating of staff records.
    7. Liaising with the Finance and Accounts Department and various Research Departments in the preparation of the Institute’s Development Rolling plan and Annual Budgets.
    8. Supervision of the security unit.
    9. Handling of official Administrative correspondence of the Institute with its public.
    10. Undertook any other duties as may be assigned.