Young Nigerians Losing Interest In Science, Minister says

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has said there is a decreased interest by Nigerian youth to study science and science-related

The minister also said the government is ready to address the declining interest of young Nigerians in science studies through the ‘’Catching them Young’’ initiative offered by the ministry.

He said the YONSPA is aimed at making Young Nigerians develop an interest in Science and Mathematics early in life. He also challenged Nigerian scientists to find a cure for coronavirus which is ravaging many countries across the globe. He said three best students, at the 2nd and 3rd edition of the program, are now enjoying Scholarship up to PhD. levels,” he said.According to research from Brookings — a Washington based research institution — more Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics -oriented metropolitan economies perform strongly on a wide range of economic indicators, from innovation to employment.

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