UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2024: Minister Of Innovation, Science & Tech, Chief Uche Nnaji Shines In Post-General Assembly Meeting



The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) marked a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year's meeting of heads of states tagged " Summit of the Future" was held between September 22-23, in New York, USA


UNGA summit of future underscored the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation to address pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, while also tackling the impacts of ongoing conflicts and global health crises.


The Vice President of Nigeria, HE Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu, led a delegation of key ministers to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Amongst Nigeria's delegation to the UNGA  was the honorable minister of innovation, science and technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji.


Innovation, Science and Technology, multilateral partnerships, access to credit are among the key economic drivers for growth and job creation in the 21st century. Advancements in artificial intelligence and Robotics are emerging to reduce production costs and enhance service delivery all over the world. 


Innovation, science and technology also help in mitigating climate change as the energy transition from fossil fuels to carbon neutral, climate friendly renewable energy solutions plays significant roles in sustainable environment, economic development and job creation. Nigeria is endowed with all year round, abundant sunlight, making investment in Solar Energy a worthy alternative to boost power generation for small , medium and large  scale businesses.


Hon minister of science and technology, Chief Uche Nnaji joined in a session with delegation from select countries after the General Assembly meeting. As an astute business magnate, he understands the language of business that appeals to minds of potential investors. He shined bright with thunderous applause as he made data driven presentations on the vast potentials of Nigeria for investments in Renewable Energy, Agriculture, agro allied industries and other industries. He shined even brighter as he spoke on the yearning, eagerness,and readiness of Nigeria for  new investments through improved policy framework, enhanced administrative structures, low cost of labor, tax incentives and high demand for improved and affordable goods and services in Nigeria. He also stated the Federal governments readiness through his office in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president to attract investments in various sectors to mitigate the malaise of unemployment and hardship. 


The resourcefulness of the honorable minister of innovation ,science, and technology , Chief Uche Nnaji,  is transforming Nigeria to investors'  destination for partnership in different fields of science and technology . At present , there are multiple, significant projects at various stages of developments in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. These projects  range from Solar PV MODULE ASSEMBLY FACTORY for production of solar panels in Nigeria, bioethanol production industry, green hydrogen to construction of BareFoot Energy University, the first specialized renewable energy university in Nigeria to train and equip youths with relevant, modern skills to work in the renewable energy sector. 


Renewable Energy is an emerging high income earner in the world. 

Nigeria has an estimated 300t cubic feet of untapped natural gas. Natural Gas is a world acclaimed, leading natural resource that is cleaner, and less expensive energy source than fossil fuel. 

To harness the huge deposit of natural gas in Nigeria, the ministry of innovation, science and technology  established multiple, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centers across the country. The results from the conversion centers on the quality  of work,  delivery time and satisfaction level from commercial vehicle operators is impressive.  The CNG offers estimated 60-70 percent cost savings per mile than petrol and diesel. 


Interestingly, the burden of high cost of transportation on Nigerians which contributed to soaring prices will reduce drastically by second quarter of year 2025 as more private and commercial vehicles convert from diesel to low cost, Compressed Natural Gas 


It is projected that by the end of the third quarter of 2025, bandits and criminal activities  in Nigeria will be drastically reduced. Many terrorists will be  neutralized through precision targeting and many unknown gun men will be unmasked using forensic technology. Innovation, Science and Technology will help improve security in Nigeria. 


Great nations like the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada and China are using innovations in science and technology to create new industries, enhance national security, guarantee economic growth and job stability. Great leaders turn challenges to opportunities for wealth creation. Chief Uche Nnaji is at the forefront of addressing Nigeria's challenges using innovation, science and technology. Food prices in Nigeria will stabilize as innovations in science and technology are successfully deployed to increase production, processing and packaging of Agriproduce.


Ministry of innovation, science and technology announced the improved variety,  TELA MAIZE.  TELA MAIZE is a new success story in all year round, multi season farming of maize.  More improved agricultural products shall be unveiled by the second quarter of 2025.

 

Dynamic leaders make significant marks by motivating people and introducing better work environment and improved working tools. It is noteworthy to say that the Ministry of innovation science and Technology became a significant ministry of interest at the appointment of Chief Uche Nnaji as honorable minister. 


Thank you to Chief Uche Nnaji NWAKIBIE for the significant achievements recorded in the past one year of your leadership of the Ministry of innovation, science and technology. The success rate of the mass commercialization of Research data to create new industries and products has opened doors for multi lateral partnership between Nigeria and many countries. 


Once more, thank you Chief Uche Nnaji, NWAKIBIE for giving Nigeria a new face in the comity of nations.


Nigeria shall rise again


 Bishop Chinedu Nwoye

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