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8/8/2019 Harnessing Science and Technology Research Results for Sustainable National Development
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Harnessing Science &Technology Research
Results for SustainableNational Development
The Nigerian Academy of Science
Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe FAS,FAEng, FTWAS, OFR
President, The Nigerian Academy of Science& Former Vice Chancellor, UNILAG, Nigeria
Presentation at 2010 S&T Summit (9-10, Aug. 2010)
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Outline of Presentation Introduction
The Nigerian Vision 20:2020
Science, technology and innovation
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The issues and challenges Conclusion(s)
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Introduction From universities and research institutes to the
market place Doctoral theses from Unilag (1971-2008):
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20-21 new innovations per annum from Unilag =2,500 new science research results fromNigerian universities and 5,000 from researchinstitutes
The ICT revolution
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Introduction Nigerian World
Ranking Knowledge societies rule the world G8,
G20 etc
Nigerias ranking on Knowledge Index =
On Global Competitiveness Nigeriaranked 95th of 129 countries
Time for fundamental changes in how wethink and act to achieve Vision 20:2020!
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The Nigerian Vision 20:2020 - A Be one of worlds 20 largest economies by
2020 based on remarkable potentials: Population of 150million
. Proven resourceful people
8th largest oil exporter
6th largest producer of gas 34 different minerals
Rich arable land and friendly climateThe Nigerian Academy of Science
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The Nigerian Vision 20:2020 - B Assumptions underlying the Vision:
GDP growth from 3.5% (2009) to 7% (2015)to 13.5% (2020)
2020 (using $2/day)
Power supply increase from 3000MW to
50,000MW in 2020 However, significant investments in S&T
education leads to innovationsThe Nigerian Academy of Science
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The Nigerian Vision 20:2020 - C Need for leadership Yes! We can attitude and
work together Need to strengthen STEM (science, technology,
en ineerin and maths education
Vision 20:2020 doc education free at primaryand secondary levels by 2003 and 2009respectively, 26% or more of national budget to
education
More than visions, time to implement - e.g. NRF
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Science, Technology and
Innovation (STI) STI more than traditional sciences but includes
humanities In the final analysis, it is basically the mastery
and utilization of modern S&T that distin uishes
the south from the north Abdul-Salam (1979Nobel Laureate)
Need to develop capacity for processing
mineral/agric products Metrics for determining knowledge economies
GDP, R&D expenditure, patents, electricity etcThe Nigerian Academy of Science
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Science, Technology and
Innovation (STI) - B For example need to achieve 1,000W per
capita STI results Japanese post World War II
economic ex ansion, Teknion Universit &
Weizmann Institute in Israel, China etc Sound scientific knowledge fundamental to
addressing economic transformation bio-fuels,
embryonic stem cells, GM crops etc Knowledge accumulation accelerated by ICT
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Science, Technology and
Innovation (STI) - C Targeted R&D needed to fast-track developing
economies Reverse engineering research institutes
rovide roadma to circumvent roadblocks to
indigenous technology enhancement(NASENI) National S&T strategy consult
NAS(NACETEM)
Change from consumer to producer nation WTO GATT Agreements, WMO MontrealProtocols reviewed
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Strategies and Challenges STI vision: to build and STI system that will
drive a competitive knowledge economy towards20-2020
1st Strate build science-based workforce:
Share of manufacturing in GDP to increasefrom 4%(2009) to 20%(2015)
Productivity improvement of 25% by 2015 and50% by 2020
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Strategies and Challenges - B 2nd Strategy forge national innovation system
encompassing existing and new STI institutions: 5% of R&D patentable by 2015 (50,000
a s. and 20% b 2020 100,000 a s.
30% of patentable R&D commercialized by2015 and 50% by 2020
Expected increase in investments (public /private) in R&D activities to 1.6% by 2010
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Strategies and Challenges - C 3rd strategy engender culture of STI in society
Improve emoluments of S&T professionals Pre-1980 policy of enhanced scholarships to
4th strategy govt. commitment through creationof National Foundation for Science, Innovationand Competitiveness
Also national awareness of S&T in populace
Reinforce strong academic background
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Strategies and Challenges - D Other strategies:
Emerging technologies (biotech, nanotech) Develop renewable energy sources
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Promote value addition to agro, mineral&petroleum resources
Optimize use of research facilities & humans Enhanced IT capability
Dev. of indigenous & orthodox medicineThe Nigerian Academy of Science
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Strategies and Challenges - E Challenges against NV 20:2020 include:
Lack of political will policy inconsistency No STI-supporting infrastructure
Activities/scope of R&D institutions limited
Non-identification of areas of comparative
advantages No linkages between R&D, & manufacturing
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Strategies and Challenges - F General national challenges lack of confidence
in govt.s ability to provide human security Challenges point to need to deploy STI tools to
combat overt
Core values of research institutes must includeexcellence, transparency, integrity, merit &relevance
Best practices evolving institutionalaccreditation
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Conclusion(s) Wealth of nation measured by inherentknowledge
Research institutes, universities & Academy key role
with an agenda
Challenges to NV 20:2020 can be overcomethrough S&T
Build capacity for appropriate technologies merit-based system
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References1. Nigeria Vision 2020 Economic Transformation
Blueprint. National Planning Commission. September2009.
2. O. Ibidapo-Obe. Renewing the World Bank Strategy for.
Bank, Abuja. June 7, 2010.
3. Alfred Watkins. Science, Technology and InnovationCapacity Building Partnerships for Sustainable
Development. Draft Document on Global Forum ActionPlan. Washington DC. May 28, 2010.
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References - B4. O. Ibidapo-Obe. The Power Sector in Nigeria
Challenges and Possible Solutions. The NigerianAcademy of Science Media Forum. March 10, 2009.
5. Nosa O. Egiebor. Science and technology capacity.
at AUST, Abuja. June 4, 2010.
6. Cisse, Boubou. The position of AUST on the World BankAAP tertiary education, human capital formation and
development. Abuja. May 4, 2010
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