The Minister Of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to establish Research and Technology innovative centres nationwide for Increased global competitiveness.
Dr Onu revealed this at a working visit to the Executive Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki on Monday in Benin city, Edo state.
According to a statement from the ministry, the Minister noted that increased focus on solution driven research will help increase the commercialisation of scientific research results.
He called for active local production for all goods/services that are needed in Nigeria.
Dr. Onu said that Nigerian goods, services and Innovations must be of global standards to meet local demands and encourage exports.
Responding,the Executive Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki emphasized need for all aspect of government to embrace Science, Technology and Innovation as part of effort to deliver on its mandate.
The Governor who further advocated for strengthening and creation of an enabling environment for local ( homegrown) Innovators,pledged his administration’s assistance to the development of STI.
