The collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the Nigerian government is set to enhance research in technology innovation, advance technological development, and unlock Nigeria’s potential in the tech industry, according to Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology.
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Speaking during the Nigeria-EU Innovation Days held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Minister Nnaji, represented by Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), emphasized the vital role of technology innovation in driving economic growth.
“The collaboration will bolster capacity building, and the government is committed to providing robust support from stakeholders in the private sector and academia to drive collaboration and innovation,” Nnaji stated.
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Stakeholders at the forum expressed optimism that the EU-Africa Innovation Agenda would be transformative, unlocking Africa’s vast potential in technology.
The two-day event, co-organized by the EU and the Nigerian government, brought together representatives from Nigerian, African, and European research and innovation sectors to explore opportunities in the e-Health, Agritech, and Industry 4.0 ecosystems.
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Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, highlighted Nigeria’s readiness for a technological revolution.
“Our vision is to harness the power of science, innovation, and technology to drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians,” she said in her opening remarks.
Bio-Ibrahim outlined the ministry’s commitment to promoting STEM education, encouraging entrepreneurship and startups, and fostering international collaborations.
“The Nigeria of tomorrow will not only consume technology but also create it. We aim to build a nation that exports ideas and where every child, regardless of background, can become a scientific pioneer. The time for action is now, and the Nigeria-EU Innovation Days should ignite a scientific revolution on African soil,” she added.
