The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the federal government will establish research and technology innovative centres nationwide for increased global competitiveness.
He disclosed this during a working visit to the Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki on Monday in Benin city, Edo state.
The minister said that increased focus on solution driven research will help increase the commercialisation of scientific research results.
He called for active local production for all goods/services that are needed in Nigeria.
Onu said that Nigerian goods, services and innovations must be of global standards to meet local demands and encourage exports.
Obaseki said that for government to succeed and deliver on its mandates, all aspects of government must embrace science technology and innovation (STI).
He further advocated for strengthening and creation of an enabling environment for local (homegrown) Innovators.
Obaseki pledged his administration’s assistance to the development of STI.
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