Sustain Science And Tech Dev

Nigeria is a sovereign state. The wealth of material and human resources would be in zillions if the Federal Government of Nigeria takes time to harness them. Science and technology cannot improve if the standard of education is degenerating in value in the country.
Nigeria imports most of her scientific equipment from other countries of the world. Indeed, scientifically, Nigeria is not seen as a science and technology oriented nation. But there are millions of Nigerians who are gifted and also trained in science and technology both at home and abroad.
Even with high population, Nigeria stands the chance of breaking new grounds in science and technology in the modern world. But the reverse is the case. Recently, twenty Southern African youths flew their own-made aeroplane. It is a good development in science and technology on the continent of Africa.
North Korea, Iran, China, Russia and others are threat to the United States of Africa because of science and technology and not population. It also has economic value. It is high time the Ministry in charge of science and technology called together scientists and technologists for the way forward in that area. There is need for budgetary provision for development of science and technology in Nigeria. And there is need for the National Assembly to enact laws that will support the improvement and sustenance of science and technology in Nigeria.
Nigeria, as a nation, has the raw materials that would enhance the development of science and technology. It is shocking to see that pencils and metre rules are still imported into Nigeria for decades. This is sad! Nigerian government should look into these simple classroom materials. It is a known fact that Nigeria can produce world-class products and export them at ease to other parts of the world.
Frank Ogwuonuonu,
Port Harcourt.