Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Mamora Adeleke has directed the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, to ensure that Raw Materials are transformed to finished and revenue generating production in the country.
Dr. Adeleke made the call during the inauguration of the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in his Abuja, Nigeria.
The Minister noted that meaningful progress cannot be achieved in the absence of peace, unity and collaboration in any organisation and enjoined them to work as a team in order to achieve the national progressive goal.
He urged the Board to use its wealth of experience to uplift the Agency to greater height.
He encouraged the Board members to work with “5Cs principles” which are collaboration, communication, cooperation, coordination and cordiality to contribute its quota towards the development and growth of the country.
“I call on you the members of the Board to be grateful to Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari, for choosing you out of millions of Nigerians and I appealed to you to work assiduously towards industrialization and meaningful progress of the country,“ he added.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Henry Ikoh in his remarks, said that Board Members are selected based on track records as Nigeria is moving from resource to knowledge based economy.
He assured them that the ministry will always encourage them and work with the Raw material Agency for meaningful progress of Nigeria.
Speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Monilola Udoh assured the members of the ministry’s readiness to ensure success of the organization.
To this end, the Chairman of the Governing Board, Isa Acida, in his acceptance address said that Governing Board considers the appointment a golden opportunity for its members to make a mark in economic development of Nigeria.
He further stated that Raw Materials, Research and Development Council is an important catalyst in bringing about speedy growth and development in the country through its mandate of development and utilization of Nigerian industrial raw materials.
He reiterated that raw materials and development will make a greater impact on the nation’s economy by ensuring that more resources are harnessed to build our industrial and agricultural sectors which will improve our balance of payment in International Trade and raise the living standard of Nigerians.
