Nigeria to become an industrial hub in Africa — Dr Onu

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology has said that Nigeria is making efforts to become an industrial hub in Africa through the deployment of Science and Technology.

Dr Onu disclosed this when Dr Valerii Aleksandruk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria and his delegation  paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja recently.

He said, Nigeria will utilize Science, Innovation and Technology to add value to her natural resources.

According to the Minister, Nigeria will also strengthen bilateral cooperation with Ukraine, in areas of Space Science Technology.

He further stated that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to the diversification of the economy through effective utilization of Science and Technology.

He added that with the utilization of solid minerals in the country coupled with the enormous manpower the country is endowed with, Nigeria would become a manufacturing hub in the continent.

Dr Onu said that it was high time Nigeria strengthened bilateral relations for mutual benefits of the two countries.

Dr Valerii Aleksandruk, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, in his remarks, informed the Minister of Ukraine’s willingness to sign a Memoranda of Understanding with Nigeria in the area of space science.

He said such cooperation would enhance technological capability in Nigeria.

Dr. Aleksandruk informed the Minister on the impending visit of Ukraine’s Deputy Minister on Science and Technology, to improve trade cooperation between the two countries.