IITRED is an international, independent and no-profit making organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commision as a company limited by guaranty. Its vision is to be the number 1 world-class training and research institute providing value added services and issue based research projects. Its mission is to ensure the accomplishment of its vision which is to provide information, top quality trainIng and conduct issue-based research using cutting edge technology and man power at moderate fees in order to improve the overall economic development of people and society. Within the few years of its existence, the institute has pioneered Nigerian-Trinidad and Tobago Economic and Cultural exchange forum comprising more than 9 Federal Ministries and Parastatals to promote cooperation and Economic development between Africa and The Caribbean.