Minister of Science and Technology (State), Henry Ikoh, says the Project Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, is set to commence the production of vehicle parts.
During an official visit to the institute on Saturday in Enugu, Mr Ikoh said the production was in partnership with INNOSON Group of Companies.
Mr Ikoh said the production of the motor parts was part of the federal government’s efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy.
The minister said Nigeria had both the manpower and resources to explore such a possibility, but it was not done over the years due to a lack of political will.
He said the current administration was keen to encourage PRODA and other research institutes to patent and commercialise their research outcomes.
The minister said the move would ensure job creation for the youths, adding that PRODA had the capacity to excel in that area.
According to Mr Ikoh, the ministry intends to use the remaining period of the current…
