The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and
Innovation, Mrs Monilola Udoh, recently inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the hosting of the African Researchers and Innovation (FARI) forum holding from 17th -21st October 2022 in Abuja.
Mrs Udoh said that the hosting of the forum was due to the out – come of the meeting of the Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Mamadou Jao and the then Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu held in 2020 in Abuja where the minister agreed that Nigeria will host the maiden edition of FARI .
According to a statement signed by the Deputy Director Press Unit FMSTI, Mr. Obed Atuora, that the forum will be a rallying point for Scientists, Technologist, Researchers and innovators in Africa adding that the development and progress of Africa depend on our collective dedication and commitment to the socio-economic emancipation of the continent through.
