The Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has said that Nigeria has the potential to be a Global Hub for Innovation, Investment and Sustainable Technological Advancement primed to lead the way in Africa and beyond.
The Minister who was represented by his Special Assistant Patricks Oghuma PhD. made this statement at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Climate Change Mitigation held at the Peter Mbah Auditorium, Enugu recently.
Nnaji said that the conference aligns with the priority areas of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and Presidential Priority Areas with a strong emphasis on innovation and Nigeria is at the tipping point of a major digital and technological transformation.
The Minister disclosed that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCFR has approved the establishment of Inter-Ministerial Committee on Research and Innovation and the Ministry is serving as coordinating point in other to breakdown Ministerial silos that have historically hindered national development, adding that this latest move will accelerate economic diversification agenda, enhance competitiveness, reduce import dependency and position the nation as a knowledge driven economy.
According to Nnaji, “Today we gather not just to discuss Climate Change but to explore how Nigeria can turn cutting-edge research into market-driven solutions where science meets industry for real-world impact. Interdisciplinary research integrates knowledge from diverse fields such as climate science, engineering, economy, policy, behavioral physiology and artificial intelligence to create, adaptable solutions.”
In addition, Nnaji said that the Ministry is championing the Global Clean-Tech (climate technologies) Innovation Program (GCIP), a programme that promote innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets and developing economies to address climate and environmental challenges in the country.
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