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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will attain greatness when it shifts emphasis from consumption to production.

The vice president stated this at the first-ever national innovation workshop, organised by the Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation in Awka, Anambra State, yesterday, under the chairmanship of Senator Uche Ekwunife. 

Osinbajo, who was represented by the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh said the federal government will continue to support innovation, and encourage inventors to think towards commercialisation of their products.

Osinbajo said: “I commend Senator Uche Ekwunife for her passion and commitment in leading the Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation. This workshop is a unique platform that offers Nigerians the opportunity to rebrand the national innovation ecosystem, with emphasis on technology and entrepreneurship. 

“As you are aware, the…

Source: Thisday Newspaper