‘Innovation, Science, Technology Key To Nigeria’s Economic Transformation’

The newly appointed Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, (FMIST) Chief Uche Nnaji has said that the Ministry is poised to guide Nigeria into the knowledge-based new world Economy with its foundation rooted in knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology.

The minister stated this while addressing the members of the management and Staff of the Ministry at the official Handover Note ceremony by the Permanent Secretary today, in Abuja, a statement issued  on Tuesday  by the deputy director  Press and Public Relations of the ministry Over Atuora said.

In his address titled “New Approach and Expectations for the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology” the minister said his mission is to  transform the fortunes of the country through critical activities of the ministry and its affiliated agencies.

Nnaji called for stronger collaboration between the ministry and its agencies which, according to him, will enhance unity,  through effective communication and performance, the statement added.

He urged the management and staff of the ministry and its agencies to work hard, for result oriented contributions to the prosperity of our great nation.

 Earlier, the permanent secretary of the ministry, James Sule welcomed the minister on behalf of the staff and management.

He described him as a philanthropic man that is ready to offer his wealth of experience to the ministry, by synergising with all the stakeholders in the sector in order to achieve the mandate set by Mr. President.

He also presented a handover note of the ministry to the minister so as to enable him to know and understand the activities, achievements and challenges of the past administration, the statement said.