[b]Mark: Nigeria lacks scientists

Posted by: Uja Emmanuel, MakurdiPosted date: September 27, 2012In: Education| comment : 4




President of the Senate, David Mark, has cast doubt over the realisation of Vision 20:2020 barely of eight years ahead. He lamented that the country is lagging behind in producing experts in science. Mark who spoke at the fourth national conference organised by the School of Science at the College of Advanced and Professional Studies (CAPS)Makurdi Friday last week, expressed optimism that a breakthrough by Nigerian scientists is underway.

Represented at the occasion by his Special Adviser on Research and Strategy, Mr Steve Anyebe, the Senate President declared his readiness to offer sponsorship to higher studies, any Benue indigene that would make a breakthrough in science and technology.

According to him, he has awarded scholarships to many Benue indigenes who are at present studying in various universities. He urged participants to proffer solutions so as to turn around the economy of the nation for the good of the society.

The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Godwin Adah, said the policy thrust of the world’s 20 largest economies by 2020 can only be achieved through the committed efforts of stakeholders, towards ensuring requisite reforms in sectors of the economy that would impact on national development. Represented by the director in the ministry, Mr Aunde Igyungu, the commissioner identified lack of science culture and the political will to address issues as they come as factors militating against development
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