The establishment of a National Research Fund has been directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to the President, it will serve as a mainstay for development in Nigeria.
This was made known by the President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Professor Ekanem Braide at the State House Abuja, during the investiture of President Tinubu as the grand patron of the Nigerian Academy of Science.
President Tinubu, while addressing the members of the Academy after the investiture, pledged his commitment and full support to the funding of research and development in the country.
“Without transformative research and development, no nation will develop to achieve its desire,” he said.
He added that his administration will give the needed support to research and development in Nigeria through government policies, programs and ministries of science and technology.
For decorating him as its grand patron, the Number One Citizen further appreciated the gesture of the Academy of Science.