Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has disclosed that the Federal Government will establish Research and Technology innovative centres nationwide for increased global competitiveness in the country.
Dr. Onu who stated this while on a working visit to the executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, in Benin city, Edo State capital noted that increased focus on solution driven research will help increase the commercialisation of scientific research results.
He further said that Nigerian goods, services and innovations must be of global standards to meet local demands and encourage exports.
The Minister also called for active local production for all goods/services that are needed in Nigeria.
On his part, the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki said that for government to succeed and deliver on its mandates, all aspects of government must embrace science technology and innovation.
Mr. Obaseki, further advocated for strengthening and creation of an enabling environment for local ( homegrown) Innovators.
He pledged his administration’s assistance to the development of science technology and innovation in Nigeria.
Emmanuel Ukoh
