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…Sets up technology hubs in Nigerian universities

Posted By: Grace Obike, Abuja



President Muhammadu Buhari has awarded cash awards and scholarships up to PHD levels to three Nigerian students in secondary schools.

The students who came first, second and third in the just concluded Young Nigerian Scientists Presidental competition, came out as the best in the 774 local government areas of the country.

President Buhari made this revelation on Monday in Abuja, at the opening ceremony of the 2018 technology and innovation expo taking place at the eagle square.
The President who was represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo added that the government is setting up technology hubs in universities in the six geopolitical zones.

He also added that the president has approved a new science, technology and innovation Roadmap 2017-2030 for Nigeria.
His words, ” In September 2016 the state house hosted the first Aso villa demo day ro showvase the innovation of emerging startups from around the country, since the the world bank has supported a batch of those innovatiors with grants totally about $3m, the first batch of which has aleeady been disbursed and the world bank is committing an additional $3m in the funding for six~ technology hubs across Nigeria in our universities.

“The Federal Government is collaborating with the Bank of Industry and other private sector entities to run a Presidential technology innovation challenge in all Nigerian universities, public and private and also some Polytechnics in April of this year, each university winner will be invited to an award event hosted by Mr President at the villa, we are also setting up technology hubs in universities in the six geopolitical zones.

“We will also establish centers of acquisition of technology in each of the six geopolitical zones, we will provide intervention funds that will strengthen research and development through training programs and partnerships in Nigerian universities and polytechnics, our goal is to develop self-confident nation that is quickly able to identify and take advantage of emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

“Congratulate our best science students who have emerged as the best in the 774 local government areas of the country, I am pleased to announce that the candidates who emerged first, second and third respectively in the final examination of the recently concluded Young Nigerian Scientists Presidental competition have been granted full scholarships, up to PHD levels in any science related discipline of their choice in any of our universities, the future of Nigeria belongs to the young people and it is our duty as a government to create tye enabling environment for them to grow to their full potential.

“As part of our effort to create a nurturing environment for technology and innovation in Nigeria, President Buhari has approved a new national science, technology and innovation Roadmap 2017-2030 for Nigeria.

“He has also approved a national strategy for competitiveness in raq materials and product development in Nigeria. It is our intention as a government to utilize this initiative to stimulate local production of our raw materials and support our ambition for a diversified economy.”

Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu stated that the ministry is refocusing the nation to embrace science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

This he said will enable our manufacturers to do more research in order to improve their products to enable them meet local demand as well as have excess for export.

His words, “Your Excellencies, Most distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, from Owerri to Oshogbo; Birnin Kebbi to Benin; Maiduguri to Makurdi, never before has the future of science and technology as the engine of Nigeria’s rebirth been so bright.

Today as I speak, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technoiogy is refocusing the nation to embrace science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. This will enable our manufacturers to do more research in order to improve their products to enable them meet local demand as well as have excess for export.

“I believe that with our huge population and vast natural resources, if we remain determined and focused, we can utilize the power of science and technology to become the technological leader in Africa and hence play a ieading roie in,the global battle against poverty, disease and illiteracy.

“It is With this aim of involving all and sundry in addressing this important chaiienge that I am happy to announce that the inauguration of the Boards of Parastatais under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technoiogy will hold on Thursday March 8 2018 by 2pm at the Auditorium of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.”

http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-awards-cash-phd-level-scholarships-3-students/

I'm also in need of scholarship Sai Baba.

Don't the students have names and other means of identification??

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Don't the students have names and other means of identification??

NCAN would be disappointed no names mentioned

Spotted one already here

ok... next ... buhari is not a smart president thou

Buhari is wicked sha.
He sent Osinbanjo to hand out the scholarships to his Northern brothers.

When will Osinbanjo empower his own people?
Awo will be ashamed of him,
He will be more ashamed that he is even a member of his family.

Awolowo's grave will be full of tears when he sees how his people have turned to agbo sellers when their own brother is Vice President.

Adeboye will also be ashamed of this his pastor when he sees how he tells lies so conveniently.
Mostly, by how he keeps mute while herdsmen overrun the country in a coverted jihad.

Rubber-stamp VP

This one they hid their names, who else thinks it's because it's names of hausa Muslim northerners?

Click like if u think its northerners that the beneficiaries, and share if u think otherwise.




NwaAmaikpe over to u.....

Some out of millions na 3 una select?

They will list that as part of his achievements in 2018 and campaign with it next year

NwaAmaikpe:

Am below u pls don't mess on my head

Shioooor......e maaa tan ara yin!!!

Good one bro Buhari



But it still doesn't stop u from facing front.

I don't believe these people.

Let them tackle the ongoing NASU strike first, so many students/ graduates are stranded and frustrated.

Congrats to them

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Don't the students have names and other means of identification??

I tire ooo.

Sai baba

d names are:1nsote ngurungu 2. wasongo defelam 3.esohi bikaram. all ipob names

Names nko

cyberpelumy:
SAI BABA till 2099,More of this...

All this stunt bcoz of 2019 I just pity clownish zombies supporting d wicked heartless bubu

Epping only 3 people.

Osinbanjo errand idiot

Thanks Buhari...#buhari_2019

I know their Names.