The Federal Ministry of Science & Technology is a Nigerian ministry whose mission is to facilitate the development and deployment of science and technology apparatus to enhance the pace of socio-economic development of the country through appropriate technological inputs into productive activities in the nation. It is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant.

Areas of statutory responsibilities and functions

Formulate, monitor and review National Policy on science, technology and innovation to attain the macro-economic and social objectives of Vision 20:2020 as it relates to science and technology
Acquire and apply science, technology and innovation contributions to increase agricultural and livestock productivity
Increase energy reliance through sustainable research and development (R&) in nuclear, renewable and alternative energy sources for peaceful and development purposes
Promote wealth creation through support to key industrial and manufacturing sectors
Create technology infrastructure and knowledge base to facilitate wide application for development
Apply natural medicine resources and technologies for health sector development
Acquire and apply Space Science and Technology as a key driver of economic development
Ensure the impact of R& results in the Nigerian economy through the promotion of indigenous research capacity to facilitate technology transfer

Agencies

National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO)
SHEDA Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO)
National Space Research & Development Agency (NARSDA)
Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)
Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBBRI)
Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)
National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP)
Nigerian Institute Of Leather & Science Technology (NILEST)
National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT)
National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM)
Project Development Institute (PRODA)
National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis and Onchocerciasis (NITOR)
The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT)
Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)
National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)

Departments

Technology Acquisition and Assessment
Chemical Technology and Energy Research
Physical and Life Sciences
Information and Communication Technology
Human Resources Management
Planning, Research and Policy Analysis
Finance and Accounts
Press and Protocols
Internal Audit
Servicom
Legal

Addresses/Contact info of offices in all States and in FCT

Federal Ministry of Science and Technology
Federal Secretariat Towers (5th & 9th floors)
Shehu Shagari Way
Central Area
PMB 331
Garki
Abuja

info@fmst.gov.ng

Telephone: +234 9 523 3397
Fax: +234 9 523 5204

Are you the one to define his roles?

zico530:
Are you the one to define his roles?

are my wrong in the definition per say?

hmm! we strong research and development across Nigeria!

Dede,after these year of toiling na just minister of science and technology them use compensate you? Odiegwu!

u hav'nt given yourself role and you're here on nairaland giving somebody role.

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mazzi:
Dede,after these year of toiling na just minister of science and technology them use compensate you? Odiegwu!

Wetin dem for give am?

In short he is heading a science ministry in a country where there are no innovations. It is like being the petroleum minister in Zimbabwe

Missy89:
In short he is heading a science ministry in a country where there are no innovations. It is like being the petroleum minister in Zimbabwe

Beloved,Dr Onu is an expertise in this field and the innovation can begin with him. History can be made through him

Nice one.. I pray he is a nairalander

Christoskurion:
Beloved,Dr Onu is an expertise in this field and the innovation can begin with him. History can be made through him

Let's see

lalasticalala (lalasticlala)you have something to say?

banki:


Wetin dem for give am?

one ministry out of the four given to fashola alone is better than this akamu ministry the gave him.can nigeria produce children toy?talk less of scientific product.