Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
About
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology is a Nigerian federal ministry whose mission is to facilitate the development and deployment of science and technology to speed up socio-economic development through appropriate technological inputs into productive activities in the nation. It is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary who is a career civil servant. The ministry is responsible for formulating, monitoring and reviewing the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation, promoting wealth creation through support to key industrial and manufacturing sectors, supporting research and development in energy, health, agriculture and space science, and overseeing a number of government-owned parastatals. It also runs the Computers for All Nigerians Initiative, a joint effort with the National Information Technology Development Agency to provide access to personal computers and the internet.
History
The ministry was renamed the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology on 6 August 2021, having previously been known as the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.
Source: Wikipedia: Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology
Key Facts
Established
1975
Headquarters
Federal Secretariat Abuja
Minister
Uche Nnaji
Jurisdiction
Government of Nigeria
Website
scienceandtech.gov.ng