The federal government has urged the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to employ the use of Science, Technology, and innovation (STI) research to create jobs and reduce poverty and crime among Nigerians, particularly the youth.
The minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation(STI), Dr. Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora, said this on Friday at the closing ceremony of the 2023 STI Expo in Abuja, with the theme: “Actualising effective diversification of the Nigerian economy through Science, Technology, and Innovation”
The Minister in his closing remarks said” in light of all the lessons learned, the outcomes of the expo, and the contributions of all the stakeholders, we encourage the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to take advantage of the research results and prototypes showcased at this expo, to create jobs for our people, reduce poverty and crime in the country as well as create wealth for both themselves and the nation.”
