Minister of
Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has arrived Australia, to
attend the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide,
Australia...
The congress, with the theme “Unlocking
imagination, fostering innovations and strengthening security” is
attracting space actors who will discuss latest space developments
enjoying multiple networking opportunities with current potentials.
Dr Onu is expected to deliver a paper on
the “Role of science and technology and innovation in shaping future
society”, the recently-launched Science and Technology Roadmap, the
National Consultative Competiveness in Raw Materials and Products
Development in Nigeria, etc.
Nigeria may table for discussion, its
various initiatives in science, technology and innovation, with a view
to gaining fresh insights from other countries; but, ultimately, its
scientific exploits would be guided in the country’s needs and socio-
economic situation.
“This national strategy is a fact-based
framework, designed to harness the potentials of the country’s research
development institutes, in partnership with industries and business, to
fast-rack and redirect the highway to orderly economic recovery, double
digit growth and sustainable development” the minister said.
In the same vein, the minister will
attend the 14th Science and Technology Minister’s Roundtable in Kyoto,
Japan from October 1– 3, 2017.
The forum, which is an annual event since
2004, will attract ministers and science experts worldwide and will
exchange views on science technology and innovation trends.
The forum will also provide a platform to
engender global collaboration and synergy in the field of science and
technology ideas, insights, experiences on science and technology,
research and innovation learning curve of 21st century in developing
countries.
A new technological concept called “Society 5.0” is also going to be tabled for discussion.
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