Tinubu's Government to Boost Nigerian Innovations into Industries

At the InnovateNaija 2026 Award Ceremony in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to fostering a robust innovation ecosystem. This initiative aims to convert Nigerian ideas and prototypes into viable enterprises, productive industries, and globally competitive products, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Tinubu emphasized that recognizing innovators is an investment in Nigeria's economic transformation, highlighting the central role of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in achieving a productive and resilient economy. He assured continued government support for innovators through NASENI and other agencies, including the proposed National Research and Innovation Development Fund.

The event also featured goodwill messages from the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, underscoring the collaborative effort to enhance local innovation.