Politics

Osun Assembly Charges Ministry On Youths Development

By Web News 591

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology to use its ideology to develop the youths across the state.

The Chairman, House Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji made the call while addressing newsmen after a meeting with officials of the ministry at Osun State House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Mr. Olatunji advised the ministry to bring improvement into the system especially branding of foods known with the state like “Dodo-Ikire” to make it more attractive.

While urging the ministry make meaningful impact on the youths for improvement, the lawmaker said the development of the state is the duty of everyone.

In their contributions, members of the committee noted that the ministry could make use of new ideas to turn things around, urging it to be more focused on innovation for better change.

Earlier, the Osun State Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr. Olawale Babatunde and the Special Adviser to the governor, Mr. Kareem Ismail had told the committee that the ministry would make use of innovation and technology in a manner that would make room for the development of the state.

They confirmed that the ministry was in partnership with a private company established a technological hub to train youths of the state on ICT skills.

The commissioner assured that the Osun Hub center would soon commence work to assist the youths and the state at large. Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Osun Assembly Charges Ministry On Staff Training

By Web News 717

The Osun House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology on staff training for effective performance.

Chairman, House Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji made the call during a meeting with officials of the Ministry at House of Assembly, Oshogbo.

Mr. Olatunji noted that the interest of development of the state rely on the ministry, advising the Ministry to embark on staff training in other to meet up with people’s expectation.

He observed that the World has become a global village and advanced technologically, thereby making innovation and technology essential.

In their contributions, other members of the committee urged officials of the ministry to work more on internet connectivity of Ministry and Agencies of government.

They advised ministry to to deliver dividend of democracy to entire state through innovative technology.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Science Innovation and Technology, Dr. Olawale Babatunde had told the Committee that the Ministry is currently working on Solar based Pedestrian traffic light to reduce reoccurring road accidents.

He added that the Ministry would create enabling environment for the youths to develop their skills while promising to improve on internet facilities especially the one connected House of Assembly.

Funmi Adekoya