In trying to deliver the expected result in health care, the Federal Government has stated that collaboration with Academy of Medicine Specialties will go a long way in boosting the sector.
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Dr. Adeleke Mamora, who stated this added that the Ministry will collaborate with Academy of Medicine Specialties in the area of medical science technology with some relevant agencies.
Mamora said this while hosting the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria (AMSN) who paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday in Abuja.
He pointed out the role of Science cannot be overemphasized in national development, adding that Science, Technology and Innovation is the engine room of desired growth and progress of any nation, Nigeria inclusive.
“The Government cannot achieve it alone, rather in collaboration and collective efforts of public. Nigeria is blessed in both human and natural resources but needs to harness these resources to move the country forward.
” The whole essence of STI is to acquire knowledge, through research, because potentials remains potentials until they manifest into reality, I urge the various stakeholders to key into Nigeria STI development projects.”
On his part, the Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh said that the importance of research is to look for knowledge as knowledge is power and with the cooperation of the relevant Agencies and the Academy of Medicine Specialties, Nigeria will attain greater heights.
Earlier, The President of AMSN Professor Oladapo Ashiru said that the aim of their visit was to collaborate with the Ministry to offer expertise that will positively impact on mutual areas of interest and contribute to aligning existing and future policies of the Ministry.
According to him, the academy recognises the pivotal role of the ministry as it is charged with facilitating the development and employment of STI in Nigeria.
