FG changes name of science ministry, charges it with Innovation Agenda

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the change of name of Ministry of Science and Technology to Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to bring about a shift in research and development that is industry and services’ demand-driven.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, who disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, said president Buhari had also charged the rebranded ministry with overseeing the Innovation Agenda of the federal government.“This development will help us bring about a shift in Research and Development that is industry and services’ demand-driven, resulting in rapid commercialization and ultimately improved global competitiveness ranking of Nigeria,” Onu said.

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