He noted that the theme of the forum: “Science, Technology and Innovation for a more competitive ECOWAS,” was apt, insisting that West African region stands to gain a lot through the utilisation of STI to address the various diseases and catastrophes ravaging the people.
Represented by his Chief Of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, President Buhari also noted that STI is recognised as the driver of Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021-2025), adding that the utilisation and promotion of innovative applications with other socio- economic development indicators will lead to rapid industrialisation of the region.
