The mission of the Centre consists of conducting studies and research aimed at promoting cooperation and capacity building among APPO member countries and addressing the peculiar challenges they face in the oil and gas industry. The Centre manages the hydrocarbons data relating to member countries and the continent. It also focuses on capacity building in the industry for member countries. The Centre comprises two departments namely Hydrocarbons Studies and Data department; and Capacity Building, Technical Cooperation and Project Management department.
The Director of Rilwanu Lukman Research and Development Centre, who reports to the Secretary General, is the Principal Officer of the Centre. He is responsible for organizing, administering the work of the Centre and ensuring that the functions and duties assigned to the different departments within the Centre are effectively carried out.
Director of the Rilwanu LUKMAN Research and Development Centre.