'Lagos committed to science, technology'

• Published date: 13 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Lagos State government yesterday restated its commitment to significantly invest in science and technology, which it said is critical to the development of the state and nation in general.

The state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm, gave the commitment during activities in Alausa, Ikjea, to commemorate World Science Day for Peace and Development.

Fahm said the THEMES Agenda of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration places great emphasis on the need to equip students with the knowledge and skills for the 21st century, adding that in line with this agenda, adequate attention is being paid to providing well equipped science laboratories in schools across the state.

He said science and technology remained key enablers to transforming socio-economic development, adding that this administration is committed to delivering good governance and better lives for Lagosians.

'Our goal to achieve technological advancement can only be realised if we encourage the study of science subject in our schools,' Fahm noted.

The commissioner said science challenge is crucial in improving the productivity of youths and more importantly, adding that the administration will continue to support science and create enabling environment through policies and initiatives.

'Creative thinking capacity of our youths can be expressed and productively harnessed through encouragement, capacity building and maximisation of potentials and an enabling environment, as the state will not relent in its effort in providing well equipped science laboratories in schools,' he said.

Director, Public Affairs, Science and Technology, Bola Akingbade, in a statement, explained that also speaking on the occasion, Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Olanrewaju Afinni said the World Science Day is aimed at encouraging young scientists to get involved in the field of science.

He urged stakeholders to continue to maintain the objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development by strengthening public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable society, renew national and...