Overview

The document is the 2012 edition (reprinted 2016) of the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, published by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. It includes a presidential statement from the President of Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of STI in driving the nation's transformation agenda. The policy aims to reposition Nigeria among the comity of nations by leveraging science, technology, and innovation to achieve economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. Key areas covered include human capital development, agriculture, industrial growth, health, environment, energy, banking and finance, ICT, women and youth empowerment, job creation, tourism, trade, science acculturation, natural resources management, building and construction, national security, nuclear science and technology, sports, diplomacy, and transport management. The President pledges to chair the National Research and Innovation Council (NRIC) to provide leadership. The document highlights Nigeria's historical achievements in science and technology, such as in arts, culture, traditional medicine, meteorology, and agriculture, and positions STI as a key tool for transformation.

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