The federal government has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee Technology (LOC) for the hosting of the African Researchers and Innovation (FARI) forum holding from 17th -21st October 2022 in Abuja

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Mrs Monilola Udoh, while inaugurating the committee in Abuja said that the hosting  of the forum  was due to the outcome of a meeting held by Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology  ECOWAS Commission Dr. Mamadou  Jao and the then Minister of Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu  in 2020 in Abuja where both agreed that Nigeria will host the maiden edition of FARI .

The Permanent Secretary stated that the forum will be a rallying point for Scientists, Technologists, Researchers and innovators in Africa adding that “the development and progress of Africa depend on our collective dedication and commitment to the socio-economic emancipation of the continent”

She charged the Committee to ensure adequate planning and execution of the assignment in order to maintain Nigeria’s leadership role in carrying out her responsibilities in Africa.