The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has announced a collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the Federal Government.
He said it will help to enhance research in technology innovation, advance technology development and unlock Nigeria’s potential to explore the world of technology.
The minister spoke yesterday in Lagos at the just concluded Nigeria-EU Innovation Days held at Landmark Centre in Oniru.
Represented at the event by the Director-General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju, the minister said technology innovation remained the engine of economic growth of every nation.
“The collaboration will enhance capacity building, and government is committed to ensuring good support system from all stakeholders in the private sector and academia that will drive collaboration and innovation,” Nnaji said.
Stakeholders that attended the forum expressed confidence that the EU-Africa Innovation Agenda would be a game-changer that will unlock Africa’s vast potential.
The two-day event, jointly organised by the EU and the Federal Government, brought together representatives of the Nigerian, African and European research and innovation ecosystems to discuss the innovation opportunities for researchers in e-Health, Agritech and Industry 4.0 ecosystem.
