The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has described welding and its related fields as key to the enhancement of local content in realizing the nation’s goal for development and rapid industrialization.
Dr. Onu made this known at the Validation Workshop on the Draft National Policy on Welding and Welding related fields, held on Tuesday, in Abuja.
The Minister in a signed statement from the ministry emphasised that welding and its related fields are critical to the overall socio-economic development of the nation.
He canvassed for a national policy of welding to promote and encourage the utilization of local welding personnel in critical sectors of the economy, which will help the nation attain self-reliance, in this vital sector of the economy.
The Minister further said that the products of Nigeria will be commercialized, as it will equip Nigerians with leading skills in manufacturing industries.
He expressed satisfaction that welding techniques are sophisticated where Nano-technology is taking the lead.
