EMDI is a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST). It has National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) as its controlling Agency which organizes and oversees its activities along with other centres. With the establishment of NASENI via an enabling Decree. Decree 33 of 1992, EMDI was conceived. However, EMDI, was not established until August 1995.

OUR VISION:

To use conventional and advanced materials science and engineering technological know-how for the transformation of Nigeria to a competitive production and manufacturing giant.

OUR MISSION:

To transform scientific engineering materials and technological know-how and innovations into industrial products through strategic management of scarce financial resources; aggressive mobilization for and generation of financial resources; effective maintenance and sustenance of existing facilities; and intensified collaborations with relevant bodies and agencies within a highly professional and friendly work environment.