The newly appointed Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji said he is confident that he can help Nigeria transition to a knowledge-based economy.
Chief Nnaji said this on Tuesday on his resumption of duty in Abuja.
The minister stated that his goal in the ministry is to improve the country’s fortunes by focusing on the ministry’s key activities, particularly the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy.
He encouraged the Directors and heads of departments to renew their commitment to service and work hard for the progress of the country.
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“As a new minister, I am awards of few existing policies and strategic documents of the ministry, in particular the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
“I expect briefing from the Directors and DGs on the implementation of this policy in their respective departments and agencies.”
“However, these briefings should provide brief high-level summaries, while the comprehensive documents will be submitted for in-dept analysis.”
As part of his guidelines for the staff of the ministry, the minister emphasized the following key principles: the importance of strong collaboration between the ministry and its agencies, the need for prudent use of resources, and the importance of accountability.