President Buhari admits the Pandemic exposed Nigeria's technology deficit

President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday admitted that the COVID-19   pandemic exposed the technology and   innovation gap between Nigeria and   the developed world. He however said the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was strategically positioned to fill the gap.

Mr President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled “President Buhari directs NASENI to bridge gaps in COVID-19 research, technology,” added that in order to   realise its full   potential, NASENI  must be empowered   through the   provision of   adequate financial, human and material resources and be given the autonomy and independence to forge international partnerships to acquire the relevant technologies for socio-economic and industrial advancement of the country.

Read more details at Punch

 Got gist? SMS:08029976464 WhatsApp:08029976464 Email:inkubwa@gmail.com