Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has challenged the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, on its recent claims, demanding evidence to substantiate the assertions of the institute.
Recall that HEDA recently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in revitalising FIIRO. The organisation advocated the return of the Institute’s Director-General’s office back to Lagos from Abuja, emphasising the imperative of maximising productivity through effective leadership presence and focus.
In a letter addressed to Tinubu, HEDA expressed grave concern over the apparent lack of funding, attention to the management and operation of the institute, resulting in infrastructure decay and below-average outputs in recent years.
HEDA noted, particularly, FIIRO’s claims of iconic contributions to Nigeria’s economic development, demanding evidence to substantiate the assertions.
HEDA challenged FIIRO’s management to provide evidence of their claimed feats and contributions towards industrialisation.
“FIIRO’s claims of numerous projects and multi-task training leading to awards and commendations must be supported with specific examples, outcomes, and verifiable data. Mere assertions of engagement in research activities and ongoing renovation works are insufficient without demonstrating tangible results and impacts on socio-economic development,” HEDA said.
