The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology is a Nigerian ministry whose mission is to facilitate the development and deployment of science and technology apparatus to enhance the pace of socio-economic development of the country through appropriate technological inputs into productive activities in the nation. It is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant. President Bola Tinubu, GCFR on 16 August 2023 appointed Uche Nnaji as the Minister of Science and Technology. Mr James Sule, mni is the current permanent secretary in the ministry. [1]
Acquisition and application of Science, Technology and Innovation contribution to increase agricultural and livestock productivity;
Increasing energy reliance through sustainable Research and Development (R&D) in nuclear, renewable and alternative energy sources for peaceful and development purposes;
Promotion of wealth creation through support to key industrial and manufacturing sectors;
Creation of Technology infrastructure and knowledge base to facilitate its wide application for development;
Application of natural medicine resources and technologies for health sector development;
Acquisition and application of Space Science and Technology as a key driver of economic development; and
Ensuring the impact of R&D results in the Nigerian economy through the promotion of indigenous research capacity to facilitate technology transfer.
The Computers for All Nigerians Initiative (CANI) program is focused on enhancing Nigeria's economic and social foundation by supplying access to personal computers (PCs) and internet to its citizens. It is a joint effort between the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) with local banks and PC producers, as well as private technology companies like Intel and Microsoft.[3]
Departments
Human Resources Management
Finance and Accounts
Planning Research and Policy Analysis
Health and Bio-Medical Sciences
Technology Acquisition and Adaptation
Renewable and Conventional Energy Technology
Information and Communication Technology
General Services
Special Duties
Reform Coordination and Service Improvement
Procurement
Chemical Technology
Bio-resources Technology
Science and Technology Promotion
Environmental and Science Technology.
Units
Legal, Press, Internal Audit and Private Public partnership (PPP).
Parastatals
The ministry is responsible for a number of parastatals, or government-owned agencies which include:[4]
National Board For Technology Incubation (NBTI)
Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)
The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) - www.nislt.gov.ng
Nigerian Institute For Trypanosomiasis And Onchocerciasis (NITR)
National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)
National Centre For Technology Management (NACETEM)
National Office For Technology Acquisition And Promotion (NOTAP)
Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)
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