As part of efforts geared towards changing the country’s narrative, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora has called on the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), to ensure that Raw Materials are transformed to finished and revenue generating product.
Adeleke stated this during the inauguration of the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) today in his office, Abuja.
He urged the members of the Board to work assiduously towards industrialization and meaningful progress of the country.
The Minister pointed out that meaningful progress cannot be achieved in the absence of peace, unity and collaboration in any Organisation, encouraging them to work as a team in order to achieve the national progressive goal.
According to him, “The Board should use its wealth of experience to lift the Agency to greater height. Potentials remains potentials until translated into useful product. The Board should not interfere with daily administration of the organization, rather make policies that can drive the growth of the Agency.”
Dr. Adeleke then, encouraged the Board members to work with “5Cs principles” which are collaboration, communication, cooperation, coordination and cordiality to contribute its quota towards the development and growth of the country.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation (FMSTI)Chief Henry Ikoh in his remarks, said that Board Members are selected based on track records as Nigeria is moving from resource to knowledge based economy.
He assured them that FMSTI will always encourage them and work with (RMRDC) for meaningful progress.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Monilola Udoh assured the members of the ministry’s readiness to ensure success of the organization.
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Governing Board, Hon. Isa Sadiq said that Governing Board considers today a golden opportunity for its members to make a mark in economic development of Nigeria.
He stated that RMRDC is an important catalyst in bringing about speedy growth and development in the country through its mandate of development and utilization of Nigerian industrial raw materials.
“Raw materials and development will make a greater impact on the nation’s economy by ensuring that more resources are harnessed to build our industrial and agricultural sectors which will improve our balance of payment in International Trade and raise the living standard of Nigerians,” he stressed.
