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Hon. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji (right) receiving handover of stewardship booklet from the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Mr. James Sule (left) during the official hand over note ceremony by the Permanent Secretary FMIST, to the Newly Appointed Hon. Minister by the Permanent Secretary FMIST, Wednesday in Abuja.
By Charles Okonji
On the assumption of office, the new Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Chief Uche Nnaji, has stated that the Ministry is poised to guide Nigeria into the knowledge-based new world economy with its foundation rooted in knowledge, innovation, science and technology.
Nnaji stated this while addressing the members of the management and staff of the Ministry at the official handover note ceremony by the Permanent Secretary today, in Abuja.
In his address titled “New Approach and Expectations for the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology” meant to transform the fortunes of this great Country through critical activities of the Ministry and its affiliated agencies.
Nnaji called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry and its agencies which, according to him, will enhance unity through effective communication and performance.
He urged the management and staff of the ministry and its agencies to work hard, for result oriented contributions to the prosperity of our great nation.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, James Sule welcomed the Honourable Minister to the Ministry on behalf of the staff and Management.
Sule described Nnaji as a philanthropist that is ready to offer his wealth of experience to the ministry by synergizing with all the stakeholders in the sector in order to achieve the mandate set by Mr. President.
