The Federal Government has said it is working towards establishing a National Research and Innovation Council (NRIC) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to drive research and innovation across Nigeria.
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, announced this in Abuja during a high-level policy dialogue aimed at fortifying national research and innovation funding structures, using Nigeria as a model for West Africa.
The three-day meeting convened stakeholders from various sectors to discuss strategies for strengthening research funding.
Nnaji emphasized that the event marked a significant step toward launching the NRIC and NRF, initiatives that are expected to transform Nigeria’s research and innovation landscape and align directly with the government’s national agenda.
Presidential support
While noting that the initiatives are fully supported by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister stated:
“Allow me to convey President Tinubu’s full support for these…