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FG Will Remain Committed to Scientific Innovative Driven National Growth- Mamora
FG Will Remain Committed to Scientific Innovative Driven National Growth- Mamora
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Science,Technology and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Mamora has said the federal government would always remain committed to the use of scientific innovations to drive national growth.
Mamora said this on Wednesday in Abuja while presenting his address at the inaugural ceremony of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Alliance for Innovation Research (TETFAIR) with the theme: “Translating ideas into innovation, solution and enterprise.”
Mamora, who was represented the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science,Technology and Innovation, Mrs Monilola Udoh, said TETFAIR is apt in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s executive Order-5, in entrenching science, technology and innovation in everyday life to achieve national growth.
He said: “The executive order number five has laid a proper foundation for an industrial, diversified, self-sustaining economy.
“It is a step towards the sustainable path and to a future in which wholesale importation of consumption of foreign technology is reduced.
“It has equally laid the foundation for the provision for development of science and technology in Nigeria.
“Apart from encouraging the teaching of science and technology in all schools, the Federal Government has ensured promotion and support research via creating policies to promote them.
“The transfer of knowledge, skills and solutions in the science and technology fields can have a profound and lasting impact on the development trajectories of nations and peoples.”
The Minister observed that COVID-19 contributed to countries’ elevation of science and technology innovations globally, adding that more should be done through research to enable nations to cope in post-COVID19 era.
While inaugurating the TEFAIR, Mr Goodluck Opiah, Minister of State for Education, said the TETFAIR initiative is capable of generating useful ideas that could drive national growth.
He said: “This initiative could enhance and boost exchange of ideas, as well as facilitiate effective use of technology based ideas, knowledge and innovation for education policy formulation and implementation.”
He added that “It will indeed promote collaboration among MDAs, as well as the private sectors in Nigeria, by this sustainable development will be entrenched in all spheres of national architecture.”
“It is my belief that this will help in identifying gaps and other challenges, as well as proffer solutions on ways to scale up innovations that will unlock rapid and sustainable chains towards current global demands,” Opiah said.
In his remarks, Deji Ige, Communications Advisor of Innov8 Hub, said that 72 prototypes have so far been developed and ready for commercialisation since the inception of the Hub in 2019.
According to him, 150 innovators, inventors and venture creators, including academics and researchers have benefited from the mentoring.
He said: “We have been involved in the emergence of 15 solid startups.
“On the backdrop of our impact on innovation and ecosystem in Nigeria, the U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken visited Innov8 Hub during his official trip to Nigeria in November, 2021,” Ige said.
On his part, the Executive Secretary of TETFund Mr Sonny Echono described TETFAIR as a programme conducted by TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub.
He said: “The programme is designed to support the advancement of solution driven research, innovation and sustainable development in Nigeria.”
He noted that TETFAIR is aimed at providing unique opportunities for our academics and researchers in Nigerian Universities to transform their ideas into market driven solutions, including the development and fabrication of prototypes.
FG Will Remain Committed to Scientific Innovative Driven National Growth- Mamora
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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