MoU Signed Between Kwara State and NIBT to Foster Innovation and Economic Growth

Date: 2025-02-13

The Kwara State Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NIBT), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja. This collaboration is aimed at promoting economic growth, generating employment opportunities, and nurturing entrepreneurship across the state.

The MoU was signed on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, at the ministry's conference room. In her remarks, she reiterated the state government's dedication to creating an enabling environment for startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators to flourish, thereby driving sustainable development in Kwara

Hon. Damilola described the signing as a significant milestone in the state's efforts to promote innovation and technology. She highlighted Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's investments in developmental projects, including the Kwara State Information Technology Hub, which is set for commissioning. She noted that the hub would create job opportunities and enhance skills acquisition for the state's teeming youth.

Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeoshun, emphasized the state government's dedication to capital projects that will benefit youths, women, and vulnerable groups. She also expressed hope for a smooth and productive collaboration with NIBT.

In his keynote address, the Director General/Chief Executive of NIBT, Engr. Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, commended Governor AbdulRazaq for fostering an enabling business environment in Kwara. He also praised the ministry's efforts in facilitating the MoU, stating that the partnership marks the beginning of a shared commitment to achieving common goals.

Engr. Raji noted that the NIBT Centre, established in 2009, plays a crucial role in wealth creation, self-sustainability, poverty reduction, and the commercialization of research and development outcomes.

He expressed gratitude to the state government for supporting the centre through various interventions, including the provision of accommodation facilities, installation of MD meters, grants for entrepreneurs to upscale their products, loan disbursements through Kwara State Social Investment Programmes

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Lukman Adeloyin     Abikan     Wahab Isa     All Peoples Party     Facebook     Baaziki Sulaiman     Amosa     Taofeek Ibraheem     Awwal Jawondo     Old Oyo     Overland     John Olajide Adedipe     Okin Biscuits     Saduki Lafiagi     Adebara     Abdulrauf Yusuf     Ahmed Alhasssan     Saka Abimbola Isau     Kolawole Akande     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Islamic Development Bank     Maigidasanma     Gbugbu     Muslim Media Watch Group Of Nigeria     Volunteers Of Ilorin Community And The Emirate     Alfa Modibbo Belgore     Dauda Adeniran Adeshola     Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao     Women For Change And Development Initiative     Abubakar Imam     Madawaki     Bayer Nigeria Limited     Kazeem Adekanye     Yusuf Zulu-Gambari     Toyin Sanusi     Ndama Al-hassan     Alfa Yahaya Road     Susan Modupe Oluwole     Olaiya Victor Mobolaji     Kola Olota     Roseline Oni Aremu     Oju Ekun Sarumi     Isiaka Abdulrazak     Rabiu Kwankwaso     Idowu Aremu     Kwara Volleyball Association     Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi     Sayomi     Bello Oyedepo     Bond     Fola Consultant     Afolabi-Oshatimehin Adenike Harriet     Kawu     Oladipo Akanmu Tolani     Basit Olatunji     Saadu Gbogbo Iwe     Hamid Bobboyi     Iyeru Grammar School     Umaru Saro     Balogun Ajikobi     Adebayo Salami     Matthew Babaoye     Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency     Oba Of Jebba     Erubu     Durbar     Timothy Akangbe     Henry Olaosebikan     Federal Polytechnic Offa     Muslimah Entrepreneurship Forum     Raliat Islamic Foundation     Sheikh Hamzat Yusuf Ariyibi     Seed Technologies     Donatus Ejidike     Bola Olukoju     Busari Alabi Alausa     AbdulRasaq Abdulmajeed Alaro    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

JSSCE     Hamidu Olowo     Rafiu Ibrahim     LABTOP     Minister     Ajasse-Ipo     Akanbi-Oke     Bello Oyedepo     Shehu Jimoh     Royal FM     Rotimi Oyedepo     Saheed Akinwumi     Femi Oladiji     Omupo     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi     Suleiman Alege Kuranga     Ajidagba     Towobola Abdulrahman Toyin     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Islamic Development Bank     Mukhtar Shagaya     Awili Pedro     Kazeem Gbolagade     Ibrahim Abdullahi     Tanke Flyover Bridge     Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq     Sarkin Malamai     Mohammed Lawal     Academic Staff Union Of Universities     AbdulRahman Saad     Bello Taoheed Abubakar     KWASSIP     Owu Fall     NIPOGA     LAK Jimoh     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     Basic Education Certificate Examination     Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata     Bamikole Omishore     Sardauna     Bashirat Bola Bello     Moses Afolayan     Mohammed Halidu     AbdulQowiy Olododo     George Innih     Jimoh Lambe Abdulkareem     Saka Balikis Kehinde     Halimat Yusuf     Henry Makinwa     Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq     Mohammed Ibrahim     Computer Based Test     Igosun     Abdullahi Atanda     Air Peace     CCB     BECE     Emir Of Lafiagi     Razaq Atunwa     Hausa     Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory     Kwara Poly     Offa     Jaiz Bank     Monthly Sanitation Exercise     Funke Adedoyin     Saheed Alakoso     Okanlawon Taiwo     Kola Olota     Muhammadu Gobir     Ijakadi     Ilorin General Hospital     Maryam A. Garuba     National Broadcasting Commission     Sa\'adu Gambari     Haliru Yahaya