Drive nation’s devt through innovation, FG tells youths 

The Federal Government has challenged young innovators to play a key role in shaping Nigeria’s future growth and development.

Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, made the call yesterday in Abuja at the second yearly National Science, Technology and Innovation Project Exhibition for senior secondary school students across the federation.

The event was organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) with the theme, ‘Tech Harvest: Digital Solutions for Food Production in Nigeria’.
Ahmad stressed that creativity, technology and innovation were essential for driving the country’s progress, even as she encouraged young Nigerians to tap into their talents and ideas to tackle major challenges, boost development, and establish Nigeria as a global powerhouse across various industries.

Her words: “As a nation, our ability to harness technology to address food security challenges is essential for sustainable development.

‘If we can translate the knowledge we gain and leverage the digital transformation in the country, many of the challenges we face, including food security, can be tackled.’

I am very happy to be here with you, and that is why I say, as a youth, you are our future.”

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr Iyela Ajayi, outlined the commission’s mandate to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, and Mathematics (STEAM), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and entrepreneurial skills.