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From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has stated that no country can develop with out innovation, science and technology.
Chief Nnaji explained that the ‘’Revised Science Technology and Innovation Policy’’ when properly implemented has the potentials to completely transform the STI Eco-System in the country, as it provides the appropriate channel for the fundamental re-orientation of her citizenry.
The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Esuabana Nko-Asanye, said this during the closing ceremony of the Technology and Innovation Expo tagged: ’’STI: Solution to National Economic Challenges’’ today in Abuja.
Nnaji further said that STI being the bedrock of development has propelled nations and businesses to economic prosperity from driving industrial growth to unlocking sustainable economic advancement.
He explained that over the years the nation has shown promising signs of a bright future by using STI force for her abundant natural and human resource, adding that for these potentials to fully blossom, there is need for a supportive work environment that encourages skills development through STI in the country.
To this end, he said that ‘’Technology Expo’’ provides an exceptional opportunity for the Organized Private Sector (OPS) and inventors to capitalize on the research outcomes paving the way for wealth creation and empowerment opportunities for our vast population.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary Mrs. Esuabana Nko-Asanye, in her opening remarks, said that this year’s Technology Exposition is a testament of the Ministry’s bold initiatives towards developing a sustainable, inclusive and industrial economic growth of the nation.
She further stated that the Ministry is always poised to collaborate with all stakeholders in the sector in order to promote innovation, advance in technology and industrialization of our great nation.
