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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing intellectual property (IP) as a strategic tool for economic diversification, innovation growth and national development. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN stated this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) led by its Director, Mr. Oluwatobi Moody. Dr. Udeh noted that intellectual property rights protect creative ideas and enable innovators to commercially exploit their inventions. He added that stronger collaboration with WIPO will further promote innovation and technology advancement in Nigeria. The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to the commercialization of research outputs in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that translating research into marketable products will enhance job creation and reduce poverty. He further emphasized that the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology remains the government’s lead institution for driving scientific research, technological advancement and innovation policies aimed at accelerating industrial growth and strengthening Nigeria’s knowledge-based economy. Earlier, Mr. Oluwatobi Moody said the visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between WIPO and the Ministry to support innovators and expand the use of intellectual property for economic development. He also commended the Ministry’s renewed focus on research commercialization and innovation-driven development, noting that Nigeria has significant potential to leverage intellectual property as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth. Pauline Sule (Mrs),aniprHead, Press and Public Relations12 March, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advancing innovative homegrown solutions aimed at addressing Nigeria’s most pressing health and development challenges through strategic partnerships and accelerated commercialization of research outcomes. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, made this known in Abuja while receiving representatives of Grand Challenges Nigeria, a national platform dedicated to supporting transformative innovations in health and development. Dr. Udeh emphasized that collaboration between government, innovators, researchers, and development partners remains critical to overcoming healthcare challenges, unemployment, and food insecurity across the country. He reiterated that FMIST is focused on showcasing impactful research achievements while ensuring that Made-in-Nigeria innovations move beyond the laboratory into the marketplace. “At FMIST, our mission is clear — Energize. Commercialize. Now. We are determined to create an enabling environment where Nigerian innovations move swiftly from research to market, delivering measurable impact for our people and strengthening our economy,” the Minister stated. He further noted that Nigeria’s vast pool of scientific talent and entrepreneurial capacity positions the nation to develop practical, scalable solutions to its most urgent challenges, while the Ministry continues to strengthen policies that support innovation, protect intellectual property, and attract investment into research-driven enterprises. Earlier, the Programme Director of Grand Challenges Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Bamsa, revealed that the initiative has awarded seed grants to nine transformative innovations under its inaugural Request for Proposals focused on improving maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes nationwide. According to Bamsa, the selected projects underscore the strength of Nigerian-led innovation and highlight the enormous potential of homegrown solutions in addressing critical public health concerns. Grand Challenges Nigeria, inaugurated in 2024 by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is part of a broader global innovation network with projects spanning Canada, India, China, Brazil, Pakistan, and several African countries. Through sustained collaboration and a deliberate push toward commercialization, FMIST remains committed to transforming research into enterprise, innovation into industry, and ideas into national prosperity, energizing progress and commercializing impact for Nigeria’s future. Mrs. Pauline Sule, aniprHead, Press and Public Relations, FMIST

PRESS RELEASE The Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has reinforced the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding high-impact bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation following a strategic engagement with the Trade Commissioner of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, Mr. Max Petrov, who paid him a courtesy visit today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting underscored Nigeria’s resolve to leverage international partnerships to advance national priorities in research and development, emerging technologies, capacity building, and industrial innovation. Dr. Udeh emphasised that the Ministry remains focused on translating diplomacy into tangible technological outcomes that directly support Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda, job creation, and global competitiveness. He stressed the importance of strengthening Research, Development and Technology Transfer, identifying joint research and development (R&D) as a key pillar of cooperation, with both countries exploring collaboration in:Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, renewable energy technologies, advanced engineering and materials science,digital transformation and smart systems The partnership framework will promote technology transfer and expand Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Capacity Development. Dr. Udeh welcomed discussions on expanding scholarship opportunities and structured academic exchanges in priority STEM disciplines, including knowledge exchange, robotics, drone technologies for agriculture, and industrial automation—ensuring that innovation outcomes are effectively commercialised. The Minister reiterated FMIST’s readiness to work closely with relevant Russian institutions to ensure Nigerian students and professionals gain access to high-quality technical training that strengthens national capacity in critical sectors, while highlighting the importance of fostering innovation-based trade and investment by encouraging partnerships between Nigerian technology ecosystems and Russian research institutions, startups, and technology firms. Dr. Udeh stressed that FMIST will facilitate enabling policy frameworks and strategic linkages to support sustainable collaboration. In his remarks, the Trade Commissioner of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, Mr. Max Petrov, expressed confidence in Nigeria’s innovation potential and reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to building a results-driven partnership. He stated that Nigeria represents one of Africa’s most dynamic innovation frontiers therefore, the Russian Federation is ready to deepen cooperation in science, advanced engineering, space technology, digital systems, and technical education with the objective to move swiftly from dialogue to implementation establishing practical frameworks that will deliver measurable technological progress and industrial growth for both nations. Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Philip Ndiomu Ebiogeh, emphasized the Ministry’s determination to institutionalize the outcomes of the engagement through structured implementation mechanisms. He stated that collaboration will be anchored on clear deliverables, timelines, and accountability structures, emphasizing FMIST committed to establishing joint technical working groups and actionable programmes that will ensure knowledge transfer, capacity development, and commercialization of innovation. The engagement marks another step in FMIST’s ongoing efforts to deepen global scientific cooperation, attract technology-driven investment, and empower Nigerian innovators to compete at the highest levels. Mrs. Pauline Sule,aniprHead, Press and Public Relations18/2/26

PRESS RELEASE 16th February, 2026 The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to translating innovation-driven policies into measurable national outcomes. Speaking at the 2-Day Strategic Workshop on the Implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables held at Lake Greenfield Hotel, Abuja, the Minister emphasized that Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) must serve as practical tools for green growth, economic transformation and effective service delivery under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr. Udeh described the workshop as a defining moment for the Ministry to deliberately align its mandate with the Eight Presidential Priorities, ensuring that all agencies and parastatals operate with clear, measurable, and outcome-driven targets. He stressed that performance would no longer be assessed by the volume of activities or committees formed, but by tangible impact — including the commercialization of new technologies, the growth of innovation-driven enterprises, workforce development, and practical solutions addressing national challenges across agriculture, health, energy, manufacturing, and the digital economy. Highlighting the importance of disciplined execution and accountability, the Minister called for strengthened institutional coordination and a renewed focus on implementation. He underscored the Ministry’s commitment to operationalizing the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) as a strategic financing instrument to support milestone-driven research and development projects capable of transforming Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and accelerating green economic transition. Dr. Kingsley further emphasized the need to build a future-ready workforce through targeted skills development, reskilling, and upskilling initiatives to prepare Nigerians for emerging technologies and green jobs. He expressed appreciation to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through its Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (FCDO-PACE) for technical support, urging participants to adopt a solutions-oriented approach that will translate workshop deliberations into concrete, actionable results for national development. Earlier in his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Philip Ndiomu Ebiogeh, stated that the Ministry occupies a central position in Nigeria’s development architecture because the future of industrial competitiveness, climate resilience, green growth, and innovation-led economic diversification depends significantly on how effectively Science, Technology and Innovation are deployed. He acknowledged the Honourable Minister’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to repositioning the country’s innovation, science, and technology sector to deliver sustainable and inclusive growth. In his goodwill message, the National Team Lead of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (FCDO-PACE), Ifeanyi Peters Ugwuoke, who was represented by the Deputy Team Lead, Titilope Fakoya, said the retreat would foster strong collaboration, leadership alignment, and data-driven execution across the Ministry and its agencies. He added that as partners, they remain fully committed to supporting the Ministry and relevant stakeholders in advancing innovative, inclusive, and green development outcomes in line with national priorities. The two-day strategic workshop brought together key stakeholders across the Ministry and its agencies to strengthen coordination, enhance performance management frameworks, and ensure effective delivery of Presidential and Ministerial mandates. Mrs. Pauline Sule, aniprHead Press & Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN has commended officers of the Ministry who emerged as top performers in the 2025 Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme, describing their achievement as a proud milestone for the Ministry and a testament to its leadership in driving digital transformation across the Federal Civil Service. The commendation follows the successful conclusion of the DL4ALL programme by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The award ceremony, held at the Obasanjo Hall, OHCSF, Abuja, celebrated 35 officers drawn from seven key Ministries who distinguished themselves as Champions and Highfliers after demonstrating exceptional digital proficiency. Among the national honourees were five outstanding officers from the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST):   •   Okoro Ikechukwu – DL4ALL Champion   •   Nwakwue Nnamdi – DL4ALL Champion   •   Oduola Lateef – DL4ALL Champion   •   Emmanuel Damilola Aiku – Highflier   •   Adekunle Ismaila – Highflier The awardees were presented with laptops by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation in recognition of their exemplary performance and commitment to digital excellence. Reacting to the recognition, the Honourable Minister applauded the officers for embodying the innovative spirit that defines the Ministry. “I heartily congratulate our distinguished officers who have emerged as DL4ALL Champions and Highfliers. Your dedication, discipline, and pursuit of excellence reflect the core mandate of our Ministry to drive innovation and harness technology for national development.” Dr. Udeh further emphasized that digital literacy is central to building an efficient and responsive public service. “As a Ministry entrusted with advancing innovation, science, and technology in Nigeria, we must continue to lead from the front. These awards reinforce our commitment to building a future-ready workforce equipped with the digital skills required to transform governance and improve service delivery.” The DL4ALL Workforce Programme remains a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening digital competencies across the Federal Civil Service, enhancing productivity, and aligning Nigeria’s public sector with global best practices. The recognition of FMIST officers at the national level underscores the Ministry’s proactive engagement in capacity building and its strategic role in accelerating Nigeria’s transition to a knowledge-driven, technology-enabled economy. Mrs. Pauline Sule,aniprHead, Press and Public RelationsFebruary 12, 2026

Press Release 10th February, 2026 The Honorable Minister of Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to drive agro-industrial development and economic transformation, as the Deputy Governor of Benue State,Barr Sam Ode paid him a courtesy visit today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Welcoming the delegation, the Minister highlighted the vast opportunities for collaboration between FMIST and Benue State, particularly in the commercialisation of research outputs and the deliberate pursuit of 30 per cent value addition to raw materials. Dr. Udeh noted that as the Food Basket of the Nation, Benue State occupies a strategic position in Nigeria’s drive to move from raw commodity production to value-driven agro-processing, industrialisation and job creation. The Minister stressed that translating research findings into market-ready products remains a core priority of FMIST, adding that STI must be positioned to directly support food security, wealth creation and sustainable development at both national and sub-national levels. The Deputy Governor, Barr. Sam Ode who was accompanied by the Honorable Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dwem James congratulated the Honourable Minister on his appointment and commended his vision and leadership at a critical time for Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. He described science and technology as the bedrock of any serious organisation and government, noting that no economy can achieve sustainable growth without deliberately investing in innovation and knowledge-driven systems. Barr. Ode further stated that as a sub-national government, Benue State is committed to aligning its policies, institutions, and programmes with the Federal Government’s science, technology and innovation agenda, in order to maximise impact and ensure coherence in national development efforts. According to him, science, technology and innovation remain the cornerstone of development, productivity and competitiveness in today’s global economy. Both parties expressed strong optimism about deepening collaboration and agreed to sustain engagement aimed at deploying innovation, research and technology as tools for agricultural transformation, industrial growth and inclusive prosperity. The visit underscores FMIST’s strategic focus on strengthening partnerships with states to ensure that innovation-driven policies deliver tangible economic outcomes and improve the livelihoods of Nigerians across the country. Mrs. Pauline Sule,aniprHead, Press and Public Relations

Press Release9th February, 2026 The Honorable Minister of Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial and manufacturing base through targeted, innovation-driven partnerships, as part of efforts to accelerate economic diversification and sustainable development. The Minister gave this assurance recently while receiving the Overseeing Officer of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Institute (AMTDI), Jalingo, Mr. Barkindo Abdulrahman, and his management team on a working visit to the Ministry. The engagement focused on advancing manufacturing innovation, stimulating industrial growth and providing the necessary policy and institutional support to scale the adoption of locally developed manufacturing technologies, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which remain the backbone of Nigeria’s productive economy. Dr. Udeh emphasized that revitalising the manufacturing sector through indigenous technology development and deployment is central to the Ministry’s mandate and aligns with the Federal Government’s broader agenda of job creation, value addition, and national competitiveness. He reaffirmed FMIST’s resolve to work closely with AMTDI and other relevant agencies to eliminate structural bottlenecks, strengthen technology transfer mechanisms, and ensure that research outputs are translated into commercially viable solutions that directly support local industries. In his remarks, Mr. Abdulrahman, highlighted AMTDI’s ongoing initiatives in advanced manufacturing technologies and expressed the Institute’s readiness to deepen collaboration with the Ministry to drive capacity building, support SMEs and enhance Nigeria’s industrial productivity. The meeting further underscored FMIST’s strategic focus on strengthening synergy across its agencies, promoting homegrown innovation, and accelerating the conversion of research and technological development into measurable economic outcomes for the nation. The Ministry reiterated that sustained engagement with institutions such as AMTDI remains critical to building a resilient, innovation-led manufacturing sector capable of driving inclusive growth and positioning Nigeria as a competitive industrial hub in Africa. Mrs. Pauline Sule,aniprHead, Press and Public Relations

Press Release9th, February, 2026 The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to leverage strategic international partnerships to accelerate innovation, deepen research outcomes, and drive sustainable national development, as he received the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria, His Excellency Gautier Mignot, on a courtesy visit today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity to formally congratulate the Honourable Minister on his recent appointment and to reaffirm the long-standing, strategic partnership between the European Union and the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), anchored on shared priorities in Innovation, Science, Technology (STI) development, and human capital advancement. Discussions during the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in critical areas of research, innovation, and technology, with a shared commitment to harnessing science and innovation as key drivers of job creation, improved livelihoods, and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. The EU delegation briefed the Honourable Minister on major forthcoming initiatives under the EU–Nigeria cooperation framework, including the first-ever Nigeria–EU Science and Innovation Day, scheduled for 24 February at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Creative Arts, Lagos; the commencement of negotiations for a Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Agreement between the European Union and Nigeria; and the next phase of cooperation under Horizon Europe – Phase IV, which will support Africa Initiative IV with approximately €600 million. The programme is expected to significantly expand opportunities for Nigerian researchers, innovators, institutions and startups to access global research funding, grants, and collaborative networks. The European Union emphasized its strong interest in deepening collaboration with FMIST to deliver practical, people-centred outcomes, noting that enhanced partnerships in research, digital innovation, capacity building and technology transfer would strengthen institutions and promote inclusive national development. Dr. Udeh reaffirmed FMIST’s readiness to work closely with the European Union to accelerate and energise the commercialization of Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, promote knowledge exchange, and position Nigeria as a leading hub for science, technology and innovation in Africa. Both parties expressed strong optimism about expanding cooperation and agreed to sustain high-level engagements to ensure the effective implementation of joint programmes and initiatives strategically aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mrs. Pauline Sule,aniprHead, Press and Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE 1st February, 2026 The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, last night joined eminent Nigerians and stakeholders at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, for the Sun Man of the Year Award 2025, where His Excellency, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, was honoured for his outstanding leadership and reform-driven governance in Enugu State. The prestigious recognition celebrates Governor Mbah’s bold vision, accelerated infrastructure delivery, and strategic deployment of technology and innovation to transform governance and service delivery. Notable achievements include the construction of over 81 roads, the establishment of 260 smart schools, and the integration of smart systems to strengthen security architecture, institutional efficiency, and public service outcomes across the state. Speaking at the event, Dr. Udeh described the award as a fitting acknowledgment of Governor Mbah’s clear, data-driven vision to position Enugu as a leading regional economic hub, anchored on good governance, smart infrastructure, innovation, and far-reaching institutional reforms. He noted that the Governor’s leadership exemplifies the power of innovation-led governance to unlock development, improve the quality of life of citizens, and restore public confidence in government. “We are immensely proud of his unwavering commitment and dedicated service to Ndi Enugu and to Nigeria as a whole,” the Minister stated, adding that the recognition further validates the importance of technology, innovation, and reform as critical drivers of sustainable development. Dr. Udeh congratulated Governor Mbah on the well-deserved honour, describing him as a leader whose actions continue to set new standards for performance, accountability, and impact-driven governance. The Honourable Minister reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology’s commitment to supporting states in leveraging science, technology, and innovation to accelerate development, strengthen institutions, and deliver measurable results for citizens in line with the Federal Government’s development agenda. Mrs. Pauline Sule,aniprHead, Press & Public Relations