The Nigeria Government has described Science, Technology and Innovation a crucial and important area of focus which is aimed at ensuring the socio-economic and technological development of the country.
Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi stated this at the Qatar-Nigeria economic Forum, in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Barrister Abdullahi said that the STI sector is currently witnessing a significant turnaround due to the interest generated and associated towards the growth and development of the Nigerian economy.
Barrister Mohammed further said that the STI sector holds the key to the progress of any nation, adding that it plays a fundamental role in the wealth creation, improvement of quality life, economic growth and transformation of any society.
“The Federal Government through its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have entered into bilateral relations with some selected countries of the world in various fields. This he added is to ensure the socio-economic and technological development of the country” he added.
Abdullahi further said that the Emirates of Qatar has made significant progress in various areas that relates to STI cooperation which will further strengthen and deepen the existing relationships between Nigeria and Qatar.
The Minister added that the ministry is also considering the available opportunities for collaboration between both countries in the area of Science and Technology, Research and Development, Post- harvest agro- allied processing and processed food, Medicine and Pharmaceuticals, Nano technology and collaboration in the establishment of Methanol fuel industry in Nigeria.
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