In a bid to foster collaboration and ensure inclusive development within Nigeria’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ecosystem, the Director General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. Barr. Obiageli Edith Amadiobi, recently welcomed high-profile stakeholders in Abuja. This meeting underscores her commitment to an open-door policy, aimed at bringing key players together to drive STI growth in Nigeria.
Among the attendees were Prof. Friday Okonofua, Secretary General of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS); Dr. Henry Emejuo, Director General of the Pan African Association of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI); and Barr. Chidi Udekwe, President of Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja (Igbo Lawyers).
The visiting dignitaries extended their congratulations to Dr. Amadiobi on her appointment as NOTAP’s Director General. They also expressed their shared enthusiasm to collaborate with the agency in advancing science and technology both in Nigeria and across Africa.
This meeting marks a significant step toward the enhancement of innovation-driven policies and strategies, crucial for Africa’s socio-economic transformation through science and technology.