Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has called for collaboration from stakeholders to harness science and technology for unlocking opportunities for Nigeria’s socio-economic growth.
Nnaji, who made this appeal at the Sectoral Retreat on the Implementation of Presidential Priorities, Ministerial Deliverables, and Performance Management System held in Abuja, says that stakeholders, Ministries, and agencies need to work collaboratively in harnessing Science and Technology to unlock new opportunities for national growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
Nnaji sees Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) as critical drivers for realising President Bola Tinubu’s eight Presidential Priorities, which focus on economic growth, social inclusion, infrastructural development, and good governance.
“Our Ministry plays a crucial role in realising these priorities, especially through the advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Achieving this requires hard work, dedication, and strong collaborations across the entire STI ecosystem,” Nnaji says.
Innovation, Science & Technology Minister on Strategic Alignment and Performance Management
Speaking further, Nnaji highlights the importance of the retreat’s theme, “Harnessing Technology for National Development: Ensuring Effective Delivery of the Presidential/Ministerial Mandate and Performance Management System” noting that it offers the country a perfect opportunity to reflect on progress, strategies, and the commitment to delivering on the high standards set by President Tinubu.
He also underscores the need for a robust Performance Management System to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective feedback mechanisms, which are essential for timely service delivery and economic growth.
on her part, Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanya, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, also told attendees at the event that the retreat is a pivotal moment to align strategies, redefine approaches, and ensure that Performance Management Systems are robust enough to drive the results needed to fast-track the national development plan.
According to her, “each Department in the MDAs has a unique role to play in the strategic alignment which is very critical in addressing poverty, create wealth, generate employment and redefine traditional values in the country.”
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Jummai Adamu, Director-General and CEO of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIRO) also notes that the retreat is timely for the nation while emphasizing that, “we must chat the appropriate pathways that will move Nigeria from consumption to production economy that will enhance foreign exchange earnings and grow Gross Domestic Product (GDP).Domestic Product (GDP).”
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