NAERLS is funded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resource (FMA & WR), while it is administered by the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The symbiotic relationship between NAERLS and these two mother Institutions is such that while FMA&WR bears the financial responsibility of NAERLS and all its activities geared towards achieving its national mandate, the University is responsible for the recruitment, promotion and discipline of its staff as well as providing the necessary technical and material support, especially with regard to accommodating the Institute and its members of staff.