Nigeria, Czech sign technology transfer agreement

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the implementation committee for a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and the Czech Republic on the transfer of technology.

The ceremony, which was performed on behalf of the president by his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, had representatives from various ministries, agencies and departments in attendance.

The main partnership would be run by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

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The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Professor Mohammed Sanni Haruna, while explaining the target of the agreement to State House reporters after the ceremony, said the programme has benefits for both countries.

According to him, primary areas for cooperation and technology transfer include agricultural development and solid minerals.

Also speaking after the ceremony, the Minister of State, Industry, Trade, and Investment, Amb. Maryam Katagum, explained that the agreement would create opportunities for the youth in the areas of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence.