The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr.Ogbonnaya Onu has called for an increased political commitment to open Science, through the development of appropriate policies, strategies and adequate funding.
Dr. Onu made the call when he participated at the online high level side event on the margins of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in his office during the week in Abuja.
A statement from the ministry indicated that the minister hinted that open Science, will promote greater access to scientific inputs and outputs, as well as global and domestic participation in research processes.
He further said that open Science will create more accurate replication and validation of scientific research results by the scientific community, adding that errors and Malpractices in research process will easily be identified and Increase scientific integrity.
Dr. Onu also advocated for a roadmap that will enhance global collaboration and cooperation among scientists, researchers and innovators aimed at increasing collaboration that will proffer solutions to challenges confronting humanity.
The Minister further explained that open Science will increase awareness among the citizens about specific scientific Innovations. The increase in awareness will promote the active participation of Nigerians in the collection of relevant data and more scientific experiments for the greater good of the society.
According to him, trust, support for public policies and investment will be the order of the day once open Science is implemented in countries such as Nigeria.
