In a bid to promote the dissemination of information on scientific and technological advancements in the country, the Federal Government has commissioned a science and technology television station.
POLITICS NIGERIA learnt that the station, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), is set to provide an effective platform for educating and entertaining the public while publicizing scientific discoveries, inventions, and achievements of various parastatals under the Ministry.
The Minister of STI, Senator Adeleke Mamora, who commissioned the project in Abuja, expressed his optimism about the station’s potential impact in promoting the growth and development of the science and technology sector.
He noted that the station would serve as a veritable tool for disseminating information on the latest advancements in science and technology and would help bridge the gap between researchers and the general public.
He said: “The NSTI Television will focus on Nigeria’s contribution to STI by publishing the latest outputs and products from all research institutions and the latest STI developments from all over the world, as well as showcase how our ancestors embrace Science, Technology and Innovation in their daily activities by using locally available materials for their food, nutrition, drugs and medicine, building of houses.
“The importance of knowing the past will help our youths to be more creative, inventive and innovative and also help prepare their future to be bright and promising.”
