Bring up innovative ideas to advance the ongoing transformation agenda in the country — VP tells Nigerians

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to bring up innovative ideas and actions to advance the ongoing transformation agenda in the country.

This is as he said that innovation is essential to attainment of Nigeria’s dream of becoming one of the top countries in the world.

Speaking at an event in Abuja, on Thursday, the Vice President implored Nigerians to support the Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) initiative to advance the transformation agenda in the country.

According to Airse News, Shettima said: “We live in a kinetically dynamic and digital world, where we are seeing today’s reality and tomorrow’s innovation by power of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet and others.

We have seen numerous innovative display, many of which have been commercialized and are having impact on Nigeria and beyond.

We believe this is merely the beginning, I appeal to all and sundry to show maximal support to the idea behind the hub, as it is indeed transformative. Our very survival in a fast paced world depends on it.”