Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Renewal of Factory Registration, you must visit the office of the Director of Factories. The address of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment office can be found in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section below. (Contact Link: Address)
2. Visit the office and get an application form for renewal of Factory Registration from the relevant department. Or download here: Page 46

   Note: The form used for registration as well as renewal are the same.

3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
4. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
5. After submission, your application along with the attached documents (if any) will be forwarded for further verifications.
6. Once all the internal processes are over, the applicants will be notified via mail or call with the further instructions regarding the renewal.
   

List down the documents required for successfully completing the procedure.
e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment -Head Office
P.M.B. 04, Federal Secretariat
Complex Phase I, Annex II,
Shehu Shagari Way,
Abuja FCT. Nigeria
Tel: 09-5235973
Email: info@labour.gov.ng
Website :Link

• Every person who has a factory registration certificate can apply for the renewal of factory registration to the Director of Factories.
  

• The Minister may make regulations in connection with the fees to be paid.
  

• Period of validity of Certificate will be mentioned in the Registration Certificate.
  

• Application Form available on page 46:Link
  

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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• An application not satisfactorily completed may be rejected.
  
• According to section 4 of the Factories Act should any changes occur in respect of the particulars stated in the above application, the occupier shall notify the Director of Factories of any such changes forthwith.
  
• After completion, this form should be returned in duplicate to the Director of Factories, Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour and Productivity.
  

1. Name of occupier or intending occupier of the factory.
   

   • If a firm which is not a registered company, give the number and date of registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act and full name and address of each partner (and attach duly certified true copy of certificate issued under the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
   • If a registered company, state here particulars of registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act and attach duly certified true copy of certificate issued under the said Act.
     

2. Postal address and telephone number (if any) of the occupier or intending occupier.
3. Precise location of factory. If in a township, the street or plot number should be given. If outside a township, please add sufficient information to enable the factory to be easily located.
   
4. Nature of work carried on or proposed to be carried on in the factory.
   
5. Whether mechanical power is used or intended to be used, and if so, its nature. (e.g. electricity, diesel engine, etc.)
   
6. Dates and places of procurement of machines driven by mechanical power.
   

   • Give full details of machinery, equipment, etc. to be used. (including operating parameters; integral safety devices; dates and addresses of procurement of machinery driven by mechanical power)
   • Give full details of all materials to be used. (including chemical and proprietary names and addresses of procurement; probable quantity of yearly usage and any precaution advised by the manufacturer/seller and the precautionary measures you have taken to protect actual users and handlers)
   • Give full details, if any, of arrangement made for periodic medical examination of workers. (including name and address of industrial/occupational health institution employed)

7. Total number of persons employed, or intended to be employed in the factory. (indicate number of adults and youths and sex of each)

   • Where persons are employed, or intended to be employed, in shifts, the maximum number employed, or intended to be employed, at any one time. (indicate number or adults and youths and sex of each)

8. Date of occupation or intended date of occupation.
9. Whether steam boilers are used or intended to be used, and if so, the following particulars in respect of each boiler. (including economiser and superheater) -
   

   • Type, description and distinctive number.
   • Country and year of manufacture.
   • Date of last thorough test and examination and name and address of person who made the examination.
   • Maximum permissible working pressure in kg/sq. cm.
   • Location in the factory. (indicate also linear distance to the nearest workroom/place)
   • Type of fuel to be used.
   • Particulars of Boiler Attendants.
     

   (If more convenient, this information can be forwarded on a separate sheet of paper).

10. Do you use, or intend to use any of the following?
    

    • Air compressors.
    • Ropes, chains, blocks or lifting tackle.
    • Cranes, winches, etc.
    • Hoist or lifts. (excluding car hoists)
    • Air receivers.
    • Steam receivers.
      

    (Please give brief particulars and details of last thorough test and examination made and name and address of the person who made the examination.)

11. Have the premises previously been used as a factory? If so, please state name of previous occupier, nature of processes carried on therein and number of Certificate of Registration. (if known)
    
12. Indicate other documents/information submitted in support of this application. (e.g. information on first-aid facilities/in-plant clinic provided; fire protection and in-plant fire-fighting arrangement and facilities, etc.)
    

A person who‐

• Not having been issued a certificate of registration as aforesaid, occupies or uses a factory or any premises which have not been registered as a factory; or
• Having been issued a certificate of registration of a factory as aforesaid, occupies or uses as a factory any premises which were not so registered as a factory,

Is guilty of an offence.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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