The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish a National Design and Development Agency to help inventors transform their ideas into commercially viable products. This was announced by Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister of Education, during his visit to Innov8 Hub in Abuja.
Key highlights include:
Support for Inventors: The agency will offer structural support to bridge the gap between ideation and commercialization.
New Funding Framework: Plans are underway to set up a National Research and Development Fund Agency to fund high-impact projects and foster collaboration among innovators, investors, and manufacturers.
Focus Areas: Agricultural tools such as cassava shredders, dryers, and prefab poultry pens were showcased—highlighting innovations that can boost food security and empower rural communities.
Youth and Rural Empowerment: The Poultry Empowerment Programme was praised for its potential to revolutionize smallholder farming.
Sustainability First: Dr. Alausa emphasized the shift from dependence on government subsidies to self-sustaining innovation ecosystems.
Government Commitment: The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's vision to harness Nigeria's human capital through strategic investments in education, research, and innovation.
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