Hon. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. (Sen.) Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora (middle), Hon. Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh (2nd left), Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mrs. Monilola Udoh (left), Chairman Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Sen. (Mrs.) Uche Ekwunife (2nd right), and Chairman House Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Beni Lar (right), at the One Day Ministerial Retreat theme: Science, Technology and Innovation: Role of Government today in Abuja.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation has concluded plans to adopt emerging trends in the application of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to boost locally made products that will compete favourably with foreign made products.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr.  Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora who revealed this in Abuja expressed his ministry commitment to meet its mandates and strengthen the productive base of the nation’s economy

Dr. Adeleke made this known at the Ministry’s one day MINISTERIAL RETREAT held in Abuja.

He added that more efforts will be made in tackling common challenges encountered in the implementation of STI policies in Nigeria.

According to the Minister, the repositioning and strengthening the efforts of the Ministry in STI will no doubt address the problem of innovation in the country and as well close the gap in its statutory responsibility and growth of the national economy.

Speaking at event, the Minister of state for science, Technology and Innovation, Chief. Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh said that the nation’s leadership cannot fail the citizens anymore, adding that the country expects more positive impact from the ministry in view of dwindling revenue generation and increasing importation which is weakening the value of Naira.

Chief Ikoh further stated that the country is endowed with human and material resources and if properly harnessed will boost socio-economic wellbeing of the people and Nigeria in general.

In her remarks, the Senate Committee chairman on Science, Technology and Innovation Sen. Lillian Uche Ekwunife said that her committee has contributed their quota towards the development of STI through passage of bills that will boost and sustain the cause of STI in Nigeria.

The Chairman, House committee on Science Research Institute, Hon. Olaide Akinremi, called on relevant stakeholders in the STI ecosystem to ensure R&D outputs are commercialized for the benefit of the nation.

The Chairman, House Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Hon. Beni Lar said that more legislative efforts will be made to enhance development of STI in Nigeria.