Daniel, Omolayole Call for Technology Revolution

Otunba Gbenga Daniel, governor of Ogun State and Dr. Michael Omolayole, erstwhile chairman/managing director of Unilever Nigeria Plc have advocated science and technology revolution in Nigeria.
The two disnguished Nigerians said that this is desirable if the country is to occupy its rightful position among the comity of nations
They spoke at the opening of a three-day exhibition commemorating 60 years of Humanities, Science and Technology of the University of Ibadan.
Daniel who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion described science and technology as "the pillars of civilization" in the world presently saying no country could afford to be let behind in the present Information, Communication Technology (ICT) develkopment.
The governor spoke through Chief Segun Okeowo, his Special Adviser on Education, and declared that:  "as a nation, we cannot afford to treat the issue of science nd technology as exclusively Government business.  It is germane for all levels of education and the citizenry as a whole to be involved if our dear country will occupy its rightful place among the comity of nations.
"While noting that the organisation of the sixty years exhibition of humanities, science and technology of the University is a pointer to the commitment of the institution's management in keeping alive these dreams, the Governor remarked that regardless of the noticeable decline in the culture of students in the recent time, the University has not reneged on infusing the right standard in university education.
He declared:  "It is imperative to state that an exhibition like this is a potent means of showcasing the past efforts of the University in science and technology; the giant strides it has recorded and to expose its intent to re-strategise for attainment of future heights in this regard.  Undoubtedly, the opportunity for introspection like this works out a synergy whereby future objectives are achieved."
While stressing the importance of science and technology, Dr. Omolayole who was the chairman at the forum reeled out the importance of Patent, Trade Marks and intellectual property and juxtaposed their significance with the close link between knowledge and industrial power, between universities and industries as well as between theory and practical experience.
Dr.  Omolayole charged Nigerian academicians and researchers to keep up their good work saying there is light at the end of the tunnel.
"It is not by chance that intellectual property especially technology is now exported from country to country.  Not many people realise that the greatest share of United States in world trade is not in goods but in technology," he said.
Earlier in an address, Professor Olufemi Bamiro, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan,  stated that the University had, over the years, given less than adequate publicity to her activities, contributions and impact on her immediate environment and the socieity as a whole saying the need to bridge this communication gap had informed the decision to use the Exhibition to showcase some of the achievements, novel findings, intellectual products, creative works and services that the University had produced through its various Faculties and Units over the 60 years of existence.