By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
Members of the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, have been charged to ensure that Raw Materials are transformed to finished and revenue generating product in the country.
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora, gave the charge during the inauguration of the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) today in his office, in Abuja.
The Minister, who appealed to members of the Board to work assiduously towards industrialization and meaningful progress of the country, reminded them to be grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari, for choosing them out of millions of other Nigerians.
He opined that no meaningful progress can be achieved without peace, unity and collaboration in any organisation and enjoined them to work as a team in order to achieve the national progressive goal.
Dr. Mamora, further urged the Board to use its wealth of experience to lift the Agency to greater heights, adding that potentials remain potentials until they are translated into useful product.
The Minister, cautioned the Board against interfering with the daily administration of the organization, but should rather make policies that can drive the growth of the Agency and encouraged them to work with “5Cs principles” which according to him, are collaboration, communication, cooperation, coordination and cordiality to contribute its quota towards the development and growth of the country.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation (FMSTI)Chief Henry Ikoh had in his remarks, noted that Board Members are selected based on track records especially as Nigeria is moving from resource to knowledge based economy.
He assured them that FMSTI will always encourage and work with them (RMRDC) for meaningful progress.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Monilola Udoh assured the board members of the ministry’s readiness to ensure the success of the organization.
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Governing Board, Hon. Isa Sadiq Acida, tagged the day a golden opportunity for them to make a mark in the economic development of Nigeria describing Raw Materials, Research and Development Council as an important catalyst in bringing about speedy growth and development to the country through its mandate of development and utilization of Nigerian industrial raw materials.
A statement signed by the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Atuora Obed quoted the Chairman as reiterating that raw materials and development will make a greater impact on the nation’s economy by ensuring that more resources are harnessed to building industrial and agricultural sectors which will improve the country’s balance of payment in International Trade and raise the living standard of Nigerians.
