The Minister of State for Science Technology and Innovation, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, has inaugurated governing council and board members of agencies in the ministry.
At a ceremony held at the federal ministry of science, Technology and Innovation in Abuja, the minister expressed believe that the newly appointed board members will aid the innovation agenda of the Ministry.
According to press statement from the ministry, Abdullahi noted that that their appointments were approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in line with the mandate of the agencies which is designed to strengthen the operational and Institutional capacities in discharging their mandates.
He further called on the board members to support the various policies put in place by the government to uplift a hundred million Nigerians out of poverty, adding that the STI policies will aid in transforming the country from resource to knowledge base economy.
The Minister also urged them to acquaint themselves with the provision of all the existing operational policies of the ministry and other government policies guiding the conduct and functions of the officers.
Abdullahi also said that he has no doubt their contributions and experience will further provide strategies and ways for adequate investments in the Nigeria STI Sector to drive the diversification of the government.
Responding on behalf of the Board Members, the Chairman, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) Alhaji Gambo Magaji thanked President, Mohammed Buhari for finding them worthy to serve the country.
He also stated that their appointment is a challenge to them, assuring the Ministers they will do the needful in rendering their services to the nation.
