Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
Agency overview
FormedOctober 31, 1988 (1988-10-31)
Preceding agency
TypeRegulatory
JurisdictionFederal Republic of Nigeria
HeadquartersAbuja
Minister responsible
  • Adamu Adamu
Parent agencyFederal Ministry of Education
Websitewww.nerdc.gov.ng

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), is an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria charged with the responsibility of implementing educational policies in Nigeria.[1] It was formally recognised by law in 1988 by an enabling Decree No. 53 (now ACT No. 53) which merged four Educational Research and Development bodies into one organisation.

  1. ^ "Key Drivers of Change (II): Education Reform, By Tunji Olaopa - Premium Times Opinion". 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2022-02-06.