Experts fear that Nigeria''s low level of participation in
science and
technology could prevent the realization of the country''s vision of becoming a leading
economy by 2020.
This caution came at the opening of a
special science
quiz project in Abuja,Organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the United Nations Educational,Scientific and cultural Organisation,UNESCO.
Most developed economic of the world attained greatness through exploits in Science and Technology.Expects consider that future
economies would be driven by knowledge.Already,some Asian economies like China are reaping fat from investments in knowledge base Technology.
Nigeria seems to be towing the same line,as the Government of President Umaru Yar''Adua has articulated a 7-point agenda which will enable the
country attain a leading role in world economy in 2020.
Some panelists at the maiden edition of a special Science quiz project say the younger generation are key to Nigeria''s quest for an improved economy.But what really could be responsible for the low level of participation by Nigerian students in Science and Technology?
Besides the ongoing special quiz project which aims at stimulating interest in Science and Technology amongst students in primary and Secondary Schools,UNESCO has proposed to the Federal Government the establishment of a 5 Bilion dollar National Science foundation.
The fund is expected to further stimulate development in the study and practise Science and Technology in the Country.
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