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Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by murecool(m): 10:36am On Mar 04, 2020 |
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE WHY WE NEED TO IMPROVE FUNDING OF RESEARCH & INNOVATION IN NIGERIA - OSINBAJO *VP chairs first 2020 meeting of Research & Innovation council In order to build local capacity to compete favourably with scientifically advanced economies, there is an urgent need to refine processes for funding research and innovation in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday during the meeting of the National Research and Innovation Council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Responding to a memo presented to the council on the need to improve funding of research and innovation in the country by Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the Vice President said the proposal to set aside a percentage of the national budget for funding of research and innovation deserve support. According to him, “the point that has to be made is that there is really an urgent need to improve funding for research and innovation in our country. “Whether it is research in agriculture, education or environment, we have to adopt steps and measures on how to improve funding in these areas. It is really the whole idea of setting targets on how to achieve objectives set for research and innovation.” The Vice President then directed that plans to refine the processes and procedures for investing more in research and innovation be expedited in order to develop more local technology to address emerging challenges. The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Onu, had earlier presented a memo to the council for the improved funding of research and innovation, specifically by setting aside one percent of the national budget for research purposes in public institutions. The meeting, which is the first for the year 2020, had in attendance the Ministers of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu; Environment, Mr Mohammed Mahmoud; Water Resources, Alh. Suleiman Adamu; Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed; Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare; Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen; Aviation, Alh. Hadi Sirika; Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige; Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire; and Communications and Digital Economy, Alh. Ali Pantami. Others include, the Ministers of State: for Budget and National Planning, Mr. Clement Agba; Science and Technology, Alh. Mohammed Abdullahi; and Education, Mr. Emeka Nwajuiba. Laolu Akande Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity Office of the Vice President 4th March, 2020 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by profmnuhu(m): 10:43am On Mar 04, 2020 |
How I wish this man is our president already. 1 Like
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Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Janetudeh(f): 11:01am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Quite impressive....way forward |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by maybanks: 11:03am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Thank God for a man like Osinbajo in that position. Only a man of his background and antecedent will understand the importance of research and innovation in the world of Today. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Zeemam: 11:04am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Fantastic |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Zeesugar(f): 11:04am On Mar 04, 2020 |
The need for funding research can not be over emphasized especially in agriculture 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by TheRareGem1(f): 11:08am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Way to go Nigeria. Way to go. The VP in his capacity will do his best. He always does. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by okefrancis: 11:10am On Mar 04, 2020 |
You have said it all Sir and that's a good idea 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Arubajagz: 11:11am On Mar 04, 2020 |
There is no development without innovation. Good to see specific actions being taken in this direction. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by ojokolax: 11:12am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Everyone knows that research and development go hand in hand. To the point that sine nations even resort to espionage to steal that of others. This is a very welcome committee to place us back in the league of nations. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Ebunoluwa2020(f): 11:18am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Way to go 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Deputy1111(m): 11:27am On Mar 04, 2020 |
The vice president is right by saying "there is really an urgent need to improve funding for research and innovation in our country" We can't just remain on a spot, there is need for more research and innovation. God bless Osinbajo. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Pettychioma1: 11:28am On Mar 04, 2020 |
murecool: Right step on the right direction. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Wada3: 1:55pm On Mar 04, 2020 |
May God continue to bless this Vice President for always taking the bold step towards having a better country 1 Like |
Re: Why We Need To Improve Funding Of Research & Innovation In Nigeria - Osinbajo by Okoroawusa: 2:11pm On Mar 04, 2020 |
I Love PYO 1 Like |
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