The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Philip Ndiomu, paid a courtesy go to to the Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Zakariya Tijjani Zannah, reaffirming the Ministry’s dedication to strengthening collaboration with the National Assembly in advancing Nigeria’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector.
In his tackle, Dr. Udeh expressed profound appreciation for the fatherly steering and unwavering assist of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He acknowledged the constant cooperation of stakeholders, significantly the House Committee on Science and Technology, whose steadfast assist necessitated the go to.
The Minister assured the Committee of his dedication to constructing a responsive STI sector able to driving nationwide growth and positioning Nigeria on a path of sustainable development. He emphasised the significance of fostering synergy between the Ministry and the National Assembly to diversify the economic system and safe Nigeria’s place amongst revered nations globally.
The the Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Zakariya Tijjani Zannah welcomed the Minister’s go to and expressed optimism concerning the full implementation of the nationwide STI coverage. He highlighted the Committee’s legislative strides, together with the sponsorship and passage of key payments designed to strengthen Nigeria’s STI framework. These payments, at present awaiting Presidential assent, embody: Establishment of the National Research and Innovation Council and National Research and Innovation Fund, Creation of the National Agency for Technology Incubation. Amendment of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Act and Establishment of the Projects Development Institute.
The Chairman assured the Honourable Minister of the Committee’s unwavering legislative assist and reaffirmed its readiness to work intently with the Ministry in delivering on its statutory mandates. He emphasised his dedication to leveraging Nigeria’s huge human and pure potentials to speed up nationwide growth and place the nation as a aggressive world participant.
The courtesy go to marks the start of a renewed partnership between the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology (FMIST) and the House Committee on Science and Technology as each establishments pledged to drive Nigeria’s STI aspirations, guaranteeing sustainable development, innovation, and nationwide competitiveness.
Signed
Mrs. Pauline Sule, anipr
Head, Press & Public Relations