FG Signs MoU To Tackle Pressing National Needs Through Innovation
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The federal government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology in its efforts to propel Nigeria’s innovation landscape, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grand Challenge Nigeria (GCNg) today.
This partnership, a core part of President Bola Tinubu’s Eight-Point Agenda, aims to address critical national priorities like economic growth, human capital development, and social welfare through innovation.
The Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, underscoring government’s commitment to making the GCNg initiative a national priority.
He said the essence of the mission is to leverage science and technology to drive economic transformation, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for all Nigerians.
In her speech, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Esuabana Nko Asanye, said that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Challenge Nigeria is apt as it is coming at the time the world is distressed with the issue of nutrition as a result of climate change.
She further said that the collaboration will tackle the issue of good nutrition, especially for the vulnerable in the country.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Professor Salisu Abubakar, had said that the Organisation is a localised initiative under the Global Grand Challenge family, designed to drive innovation and solve critical health and developmental challenges in the Country.
He further stated that the Organization aims to empower Nigerian Researchers, Scientists and Development practitioners to use innovative solutions in addressing local challenges of the Nation.
The national launch is scheduled for November 18, by Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, and the GCNg project will kick off as a flagship initiative in Nigeria’s journey towards a resilient, knowledge-driven economy.
