PRODA was a creation of the defunct East Central State Government under Edict No. II of 1971. It was charged with the broad function of generating and catalyzing industrialization by carrying out industrial research from the laboratory stage to the pilot plant stage, and by rendering consultancy services to Governments, industry and individuals.

Its services include

Analytical Consultancy
Ceramics
Electrical & Electronics Services
Industrial Promotion Services
Training & Manpower Development

It is, therefore, one of the oldest Research Institutes in the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST).

Electrical Design
Electric Motor Rewinding
Electrical & Electronic Services
Solar Power Design
Communication & Computer Engineering
Software Based Design & Simulation
Laboratory Analysis Consultancy
Geological Field Services

Emene Industrial Layout,
off Enugu/Abakaliki Expressway,
Enugu.