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FMIST is a Ministry poised to guide Nigeria into the knowledge-based new world Economy with its foundation rooted in knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology.

Chief Uche Nnaji Nwakaibie
Chief Uche Nnaji Nwakaibie

Think Innovation, Build the Nation!

About Us

About Us

FMSTI was established on 1st January, 1980 by Act No1 of 1980, as the successor to the National Science and Technology Development Agency.

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Vision & Mission

Vision & Mission

To make Nigeria one of the acknowledged leaders of the scientifically and technologically developed nations of the world.

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Mandates

Mandates

FMSTI was established to centrally coordinate Research and Development (R&D) activities in Nigeria and has the following broad mandates.

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Programs and activities

Presidential Standing Committee on Inventions & Innovations
Presidential Standing Committee on Inventions & Innovations

For a greater contribution of invention and innovation to the national economy & socioeconomic wellbeing.

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Technology Exposition Program
Technology Exposition Program

Program was designed to reposition Nigeria for a greater contribution of invention & innovation to the national economy & socioeconomic wellbeing.

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774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Awards
774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Awards

Program was designed to reposition Nigeria for a greater contribution of invention & innovation to the national economy & socioeconomic wellbeing.

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...Harnessing STI for national socioeconomic Development!