Over 250 key scholars, policy makers, scientists, communication specialists and legislators across Africa will attend the 2nd international conference on science communication and development in Africa scheduled to hold in Abuja from 17-19 October 2019.
Executive Director, Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM), Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, announced this in a statement at the weekend.
The statement said governor of Nasarawa state shall declare the conference open.
Dandaura stated that the conference would be jointly organised by the Nasarawa State University, Keffi and the University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.
Dandaura noted that the theme of the conference; Humanising Science-Optimising innovation and
Communication for Development in Africa, is critical at this point in time in Africa, as it will enhance necessary change in the continent.
The statement said the conference is strategic at this point in time, as critical information, which will ensure that the common man benefits from the scientific researches being conducted in Africa.
It notes that the conference would also provide opportunities for inventors to exhibit their scientific
products as well as drive discussions that could improve policy governing science, communication and research in Africa.
Other dignitaries expected are legislators, top government officials, media professionals and scholars from many Africa countries.
The conference will create an opportunity to connect with a global network of science journalists and communication specialists who are passionate about how the public can benefit from science and innovations.
“As we all know that science plays a major role in human development, because intrinsically, it attempts to provide solution to identified human challenges, and seek to impact society positively.
“However, in most developed countries, there is a wide margin between available scientific findings/ inventions, and the application of such to improve the day to day lives of the populace.
“Communication is central to the process of scientific research, and facilitates the uptake of the findings in such a way as to impact human lives positively,” he said.
