The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be implemented based on local research and innovation outputs, especially in the education sector.
Addressing journalists Sunday at the Eagle Square, Abuja, during the inspection of the arena for the TETFUND National Research Fair/Exhibition 2024, Alusa said the event is meant to encourage universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, research institutes, the military and other personal/community creativities, to respond to many critical needs for national development.
He said: “Nigeria is well blessed with abundant institutions, intellectual professionals and natural resources. It cannot afford to divorce herself from the race and quest of the present trend of nations using knowledge to grow their economies.
“At this time of our democratic development, Nigeria is facing several challenges including youth underemployment, poverty effects, insecurity and infrastructure decay, but we believe that the contributions of professionals as will be seen in this National Research Fair will be greatly needed in tackling many of such challenges.
“Our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has already made it clear that his Renewed Hope Agenda will mainly be implemented based on local research and innovation outputs, because as in other climes, economic growth cannot be achieved without the full use of outputs of research and technology efforts.
“This Research Fair will also address the desired synergy amongst all the relevant research and innovation agencies to fast track the deployment of their efforts and results towards nation building.
“This synergy will ensure that the dividends of democracy are delivered efficiently and our research and innovation institutions that are now scattered in many ministries are well coordinated to be effective.
“While recognizing and appreciating TETFund for this effort, I want to assure you that TETFund will further be strengthened by harnessing resources from the public, private sector and the international community.”