The House of Representatives on Monday reiterated its resolve to chart a new course that will propel Nigeria to new heights in science, engineering and technological innovation.
Chairman, House Committee on Science Engineering, Hon.Inuwa Garba, who gave the assurance in Abuja, during the inaugural meeting of the Standing Committee, observed that success of the Committee will be measured not just by the policies initiated but by the tangible results made out of them that will impact on Nigerians.
He said, The creation of the Committee underscores the importance the leadership of the 10th National Assembly attached to the need to recognize the era of technological and engineering-driven economy that every other sector largely depends on for science and technological growth.
In the bid to achieve the set objectives, he assured that the Committee saddled with the parliamentary responsibility of over-sighting the Agencies, shall do well to encourage the Agencies to steadily support scientific research towards economic growth of the nation.
He also unveiled the Committee’s plans to encourage the conduct of essential studies, discover new knowledge and develop innovative solutions to existing problems.
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