In a move to improve research activities that border on technological innovation, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) has perfected a plan to organise Technology and Innovation Expo in March.
According to the information on the website of the ministry, the theme of the Expo 2018 would be, “Fast-tracking Sustainable Development of Nigeria through Science and Technology.”
The information added that the expo was scheduled to hold from March 5 to March 9, in Abuja.
It said the success achieved at the 2017 edition of the Science, Technology and Innovation Expo, held from April 3 to April 7, 2017, had further spurred the interest of the investors to commercialise research and development results to aid diversification of the economy.
The statement reads, “The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology wishes to inform the general public of the next edition of the Science, Technology and Innovation Expo 2018, coming up from the March 5 to March 9, 2018, at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Nigeria.
“Expo 2018 will build upon the objectives of the foregoing Expo of 2017.”
It said that the event would encourage interactions between researchers and investors with a view to commercialising research results, inventions and innovations from Nigeria’s research and tertiary institutions.
It said the Expo 2018 would facilitate growth of indigenous manufacturing hinged on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), as well as generally promoting STI culture in Nigeria.
The information was also the effect that, “Fast-tracking the implementation of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Road Map -2030 to bring to the fore the capabilities of Nigerian Scientists, Engineers, and Inventors/Innovators in contributing to economic diversification of Nigeria,” would be focused on.
The ministry said the 2018 edition of the Technology and Innovation Expo would feature exhibitions of research and development results, inventions, innovations, STI Products/Services.
Others are researchers/investors forum, technical sessions on emerging issues, Special Days for States, conglomerates, award of prizes, certificates to outstanding exhibitors and researchers.
