Nigeria to embrace all aspects of technology – Onu
By Charles Okonji
As part of efforts geared towards accelerating technological innovation, the
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation , Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has stated that the Federal Government is working hard for Nigeria to be actively involved in all areas of technology and Innovation development.
Onu stated this when the Management of Serve Lead Global, led by their Chief Executive Mr. Oyewole Joledo paid him a courtesy visit on Monday, in Abuja.
Block-chain technology is a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network.
He noted that Nigeria needs to grow its private sector as it is the key to helping the nation solve its problems. , “it is when our private sector is strong that we can now be in a position to offer employment opportunities to all Nigerians who want to work”.
He said that ‘Serve Lead Global Management’ is working on this area, which has tremendous potential in terms of job and wealth creation.
The Minister stated that President Buhari’s promise of lifting over 100million Nigerians out of poverty would be realized through block chain technology.
He pointed out that the FMSTI is paving the way for private sectors urging individuals who are technologically inclined to come together to make sure that this block chain technology is realized.
Onu maintained that the introduction of this technology in Nigeria will help data protection and accuracy, especially in election results, government finance and other sensitive data.
He called on parents to help their children develop skills that will enable them reach their desired dreams in technology acquisition.
The Minister assured that FMSTI will support any child or youth to achieve their technological breakthrough in technology acquisition and innovation.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the Lead Global Management told the Minister that Lead technology is set to facilitate trackable transactions and would want to know how to apply this technology and educate people about it.
He said that they are planning to open an educational hub for youths in Abuja and would want the ministry to partner with them so as to be in a position to create employment for youths.
