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The Department oversees the chemical industry and aims to make Nigeria's industrial sector a key GDP contributor by driving value addition, job creation, wealth generation, and sustainable livelihoods.

The Industrial Development Department (IDD) formulates and implements industrial policies to align with federal directives, boost the sector, and position Nigeria as an industrial hub. Its focus includes removing barriers to private investment, reducing business costs, and fostering growth and competitiveness for sustainable industrial development.

The Industrial Inspectorate Department (IID) operates under the Industrial Inspectorate Act and the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act, with a mandate to advance industrialization through incentives, data management, and investment monitoring.

Renamed in 2011, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment was tasked with attracting investments, creating jobs, generating wealth, and driving economic growth. The Investment Promotion Department was established in late 2012 to support these mandates.

The department handles the registration of inventions, innovations, and product designs, administers the Patents and Designs Act, and incorporates intellectual property treaties to promote industrialization and economic growth.

The department ensures the fumigation and quality control of agricultural produce to standardize, certify, and promote safe consumption and successful international trade.

The Department of Trade promotes domestic and international trade through policy implementation and negotiations, enhancing market access, investment, and economic development.

The department oversees trademark registration, administration, and enforcement under the Trademarks Act, advises on IP policy, represents Nigeria in international IP forums, and promotes IP education and training.

The Department of Weights and Measures ensures accurate, fair transactions through precise calibration, supports research and innovation, encourages competition, and strengthens collaborations with national and international organizations.

The Department is the engine room and the think tank for the Ministry, coordinating all its activities for efficient and effective realization of its key mandates in the Industry, Trade and Investment sectors of the economy.

The Commodities and Export Department, formed from the former Commodities and Products Inspectorate Department, serves as the Ministry's export promotion arm, focusing on the Federal Government's emphasis on non-oil export trade.

The General Services Department aims to create an efficient, cost-effective working environment that boosts staff productivity and provides timely services to the Ministry and its staff.

The PPP Unit of FMITI was established to mobilize private sector resources for national development, expedite project execution, improve service delivery, and address the infrastructure deficit by adopting the PPP procurement model.

The department manages the Ministry's accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations.