From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora has directed the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, to ensure that raw materials are transformed to a finished and revenue-generating product.
Mamora said this during the inauguration of the Governing Board of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in Abuja, yesterday. The minister called on the members of the board to be grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari, for choosing them out of millions of Nigerians and appealed to them to work assiduously towards industrialization and meaningful progress of the country.
While declaring that meaningful progress cannot be achieved in the absence of peace, unity, and collaboration in any organisation, he enjoined them to work as a team in order to achieve the national progressive goal. He further implored members of the board to use their wealth of experience to lift the agency to a greater height, adding that potential remains potential until translated into a useful product.
The minister warned that the board should not interfere with the daily administration of the organisation, but rather make policies that can drive the growth of the agency.
He encouraged the board members to work with “5Cs principles” which are collaboration, communication, cooperation, coordination and cordiality to contribute its quota towards the development and growth of the country.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Henry Ikoh in his remarks said that board members were selected based on track records as Nigeria is moving from a resource to a knowledge-based economy. He assured them that the ministry will always encourage them to work with (RMRDC) for meaningful progress.
Speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Monilola Udoh assured the members of the ministry’s readiness to ensure the success of the organization. Chairman of the Governing Board, Hon. Isa Sadiq Acida, in his acceptance address said the board considers the occasion a golden opportunity for its members to make a mark in the economic development of Nigeria.