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STI ministry develops anti-sickle and anti-snake vaccines, others
STI ministry develops anti-sickle and anti-snake vaccines, others
Minister of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Dr. Adeleke Mamora, on Monday, said that the ministry had developed anti-sickle cell and anti-venom vaccines, among other inventions that had received international recognition.
Mamora said this when he presented the scorecard of the ministry from 2015 to 2023 of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture.
The Minister said there were 17 agencies under the ministry that continuously implement the policies of the ministry.
He said that part of the achievements of the ministry encompassed medicare and health, food security, boosting research and development (R&D)education, capacity building, and support of energy and power development, among others.
“In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ministry embarked on non-pharmaceutical products’ development of environmental disinfectant spray tunnels, sanitisers, solar-powered smart hand washing machines, and Personal Protective Equipment.
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“The Ministry also achieved the use of local herbs for the production of drugs for sickle cell because Nigeria has a high number of people with sickle cell anaemia.
“There is also the development of an anti-venom vaccine, an antigenic that reduces fat in the body.
“The Ministry through the Raw Materials Research and Development Council’s programme on development of the dairy sector introduced the technology of increasing daily milk yield of our cows from 1-1.5 litres of milk per cow to over 15 litres per cow in a day,” he said.
The minister also said that there was the development of the Global Positioning System(GPS) to help give early warnings for disaster management.
He also said, “the National Space Research and Development Agency is working to establish a Space Museum and Planetarium that is expected to realise about N30 billion, boost tourism activities, provide 5000 direct jobs, 20000 indirect jobs and improve the teaching of STI.”
Other achievements, he also listed included 7.5 Megawatts electricity generation plant in the FCT, the production of footwear for security personnel, and championing partnerships that would translate to national development.
According to him, the STI ministry is working to enhance the global competitiveness ranking of the nation by ensuring that Executive Order No 5 which is on promoting indigenous content is implemented.
Mamora appreciated Buhari for ensuring that the STI’s budgetary allocation was increased over the period of his administration to ensure improved R&D.
“STI is an expensive venture and every product has its value, your development is a function of the degree of R&D deployed in the system.
“Our future is full of optimism as long as we keep faith and leverage on the enormous power of STI coupled with demand-driven R&D programmes and projects.
“The fourth industrial revolution will register Nigeria’s presence and effective participation if we sustain and escalate current commitment and interest in research and innovation as principal push factors for technological advancement.
“We need courage, discipline and focus on fundamental principles of the culture of result-based management logical framework where all policy implementation efforts will produce outcomes,” Mamora said.
He further said that Buhari’s administration saw that 0.5 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product be allocated to fund STI, while Tertiary Education Fund(TETFUND)funded research institutions and universities’ R&D.
Mamora commended his predecessor, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu and his counterpart, Mr Abdullahi Mohammed, for laying the foundation for the seamless development of the ministry
STI ministry develops anti-sickle and anti-snake vaccines, others
GROUP PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ON BELLO MATAWALLE, VOW TO SEEK HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
The Northern Youth Progressive Network has passed an overwhelming vote of no confidence on the Minister for Defense H.E. Bello Muhammad Matawalle in the face of prevailing situation in the country with the rising waves of crimes and criminalities and unrest especially in the Northern region of the country.
In a press release made available to the media, the Leader of the groups Hon. Yunus Hassan Muhammad said that the Northern people no more believes in the competent and ability of the Minister to secure them and the entire country more especially the fact that he is from the north and one should have expect that coming from a region that is worse hit by insecurity and unrest and been a former governor of one of the must terrorized state, he should by now nip the matters of insecurity in the bud by way of finding a lasting solution to the problem.
‘We are resolute in our quest to advocate for the removal of H.E. Bello Matawalle from office and replace him with a competent person
Over the past ten months since his appointment, it has become increasingly clear that Bello Matawalle’s actions and decisions are not aligned with the best interests of our country. Specific concerns include the growing increase of insecurity and other menace in Northern region
These issues have collectively undermined trust and confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Ministry of Defence.
The ongoing challenges and setbacks attributed to Bello Matawalle leadership failures have created a toxic environment, hindered economic progress, and demoralized Citizenry.
Given the gravity of these concerns, it is our firm belief that the continued tenure of H.E. Bello Matawalle is detrimental to the Country’s future. Therefore, we advocate for his immediate removal and the appointment of a new leader who can restore confidence and guide us towards a more positive and productive direction.
I urge our dear president, H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to take this matter seriously and to act swiftly in the best interest of our country
We shall in the coming days grant a world press conference and escalate this advocacy as we have already mobilized all our members across the northern region and the country at large to tackle this burden that has bedeviled us and take it off our shoulder’.
Long live the Northern region, long live the federal Republic of Nigeria.
Hon. Yunus Hassan Muhammad
Director General
GROUP PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ON BELLO MATAWALLE, VOW TO SEEK HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND
By Funmilayo Adeyemi
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced May 24 as official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications.
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Fund’s Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo.
Sawyerr said the opening of the portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to foster accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students.
According to him, through the portal, students could now access loans to pursue their academic aspirations without financial constraints.
He added that the portal provides a user-friendly interface for students to submit their loan applications conveniently.
“We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their future and contribute to the growth and development of our nation,” he said.
Sawyerr urged students to access the portal on www.nelf.gov.ng to begin application.
Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND
Woman, 34, declared missing in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti has declared a 34-year-old woman, Mrs Tolulope Orimogunje of Salaqua Street, Adin Quarter, Ilawe-Ekiti, missing.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, by DSP Sunday Abutu, the command’s Public Relations Officer.
“The woman left home to an unknown destination on April 30, at about 17:30 hours and has not returned,” Abutu stated.
He said the woman is light in complexion, 5.4 fit tall, speaks Yoruba language fluently and has no tribal mark.
He said that though the command had commenced investigation to unravel her whereabouts, anyone with useful information concerning her present location should contact the nearest police station or call 09064050089.
Woman, 34, declared missing in Ekiti
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