The federal government has set up the National Engineering and Innovation Fund (NEIF) to support local innovation and encourage entrepreneurship.
byThe federal government has set up the National Engineering and Innovation Fund to support local innovation and encourage entrepreneurship.
“I am proud to announce the establishment of the National Engineering and Innovation Fund,” Tinubu said.“It is a new initiative designed to provide grants and resources to engineers and technologists working on solutions for Nigeria’s unique challenges. The president encouraged engineers to explore solutions in solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.Also speaking at the event, Abubakar Kyari, the minister of agriculture and food security, praised the NSE for its commitment to developing agriculture in Nigeria.“Nigeria’s food security and climate resilience face pressing challenges that demand innovative and sustainable engineering solutions,” Kyari said.
On rural development, he called for the creation of sustainable storage facilities and processing technologies to reduce post-harvest losses, particularly in rural communities.Kyari said renewable energy systems like solar and biogas could revolutionise agriculture in off-grid areas by providing reliable power for irrigation, processing, and storage.
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