Musa, Science Minister Seek Tech-Driven Solutions for Military Operations
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has referred to as for stronger collaboration amongst authorities ministries, departments and companies to harness innovation and know-how in addressing Nigeria’s safety and improvement challenges.
Musa made the decision on Thursday in Abuja whereas receiving the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, throughout a courtesy go to to the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Ship House.
The assembly, in line with an announcement by the Ministry of Defence, targeted on strengthening collaboration between the defence sector and companies below the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology to advance analysis, innovation and technological options that may assist Nigeria’s safety structure.
Speaking through the assembly, Musa emphasised the necessity for Nigeria to prioritise indigenous technological improvement and analysis, noting that the nation should cut back dependence on overseas applied sciences.
He mentioned regionally pushed innovation would play a vital position in addressing nationwide challenges and strengthening the operational capabilities of the armed forces.
The defence minister additionally highlighted the significance of dependable power provide for navy operations, mentioning that many barracks throughout the nation at present face severe electrical energy challenges.
According to him, stronger collaboration with companies below the innovation ministry, notably the Energy Commission of Nigeria, would assist discover sustainable power options able to offering secure energy to navy formations and defence institutions.
“Stable energy supply is essential for operational efficiency, improved living conditions for personnel, and the effective functioning of military institutions,” Musa mentioned, including that partnership with the power sector would assist develop different and sustainable energy options for barracks.
He reaffirmed the dedication of the Ministry of Defence to deepen cooperation with the science and know-how neighborhood in areas of analysis, innovation, capability constructing and power improvement to strengthen nationwide safety and assist the Armed Forces.
Earlier, Udeh mentioned companies below his ministry have been able to associate with the defence sector consistent with the Federal Government’s imaginative and prescient of leveraging science and know-how to drive nationwide improvement.
He famous that the companies possessed the technological experience and analysis capability to assist defence operations and different strategic nationwide initiatives.
Directors-General of some companies below the ministry, together with the National Space Research and Development Agency, the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, and the Energy Commission of Nigeria, additionally highlighted areas of collaboration and the applied sciences their establishments might supply in partnership with the defence sector.
Both ministers agreed that stronger institutional partnerships would assist harness Nigeria’s scientific potential and translate analysis outcomes into sensible options that assist nationwide improvement and safety.
The assembly was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, administrators from each ministries and different senior officers.
By PRNigeria