Nigeria-EU Initiative to Advance Technology Development – Minister.
Speaking at the recently concluded Nigeria-EU Innovation Days in Lagos, Nnaji stated that this partnership would advance technology development and unlock Nigeria’s potential in the tech sector.
Represented by Matthew Adepoju, Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nnaji emphasized that technological innovation is crucial for economic growth. “The collaboration will enhance capacity building, and the government is committed to ensuring a robust support system from all stakeholders in the private sector and academia to drive collaboration and innovation,” he said.
Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing technological revolution, which aims to harness science, innovation, and technology to spur economic growth, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians. She noted, “Our science, innovation, and technology roadmap encapsulate this vision, laying out a comprehensive plan for achieving these goals.”
Bio-Ibrahim emphasized the importance of promoting STEM education, encouraging entrepreneurship and startups, and fostering international collaborations. “The Nigeria of tomorrow will be a nation that not only consumes technology but also creates it.
It will be a nation that exports ideas, not just resources. Every child, regardless of background, will have the opportunity to become a scientific pioneer. This is the Nigeria we will build together. The time for action is now. Let the Nigeria-EU Innovation Days be the spark that ignites a scientific revolution on African soil,” she declared.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Samuela Isopi, remarked that the Nigeria-EU Innovation Days, organized for the first time in Nigeria, celebrated the synergy between Nigerian and European research institutions, universities, and innovators. “This platform is where ideas meet action, showcasing the best of our collaborative efforts in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and the creative sectors,” she said.
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Isopi described innovation as the cornerstone of progress and noted that the event provided an unparalleled opportunity for researchers and innovators to showcase their work, network with potential partners, and explore new avenues for collaboration. “We believe that by supporting these efforts, we can unlock solutions to some of our most pressing challenges,” she added.
The Nigeria-EU Innovation Days highlighted the potential of international partnerships in driving technological advancement and economic growth, setting the stage for a future where Nigeria emerges as a leader in global technology innovation.
