Creative leverage on science and technology has been described as an essential index for wealth creation in Nigeria.
The assertion was made by critical stakeholders at the third International Conference of Faculty of Physical Sciences,Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus.
Speaking on the theme of the conference; “Leveraging Science and Technology for Responsible Governance and Wealth Creation”, a former Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo said that technology plays a fundamental role in economic growth and transformation of any society, noting that countries that want to develop must invest significantly in science and technology, which include developing talents and human capacity required to compete in globally.
Other keynote speakers, including the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Professor Nnenna Oti, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Clifford Agu, Chief  Keluo Chukwuogo, Dr Sunny Nwachukwu and the Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Creative Security, Retired Air Vice Marshal  Ben Chiobi, maintained that important scientific researches done by various institutions should not be domiciled in the laboratories but rather be put to work and their benefits maximized in solving most societal problems.
Earlier, while declaring the conference open, the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Professor Greg Nwakoby, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Professor Ellis Idemobi, said that the theme of the conference was timely and urged participants to utilize every knowledge garnered.
Earlier in a welcome address, the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Professor Osita Chiaghanam, called on the government to introduce streamlined platforms through which scientific research institutions could actualize their visions and missions.
In their separate remarks, the chairman on the occasion who is also the National President, Chemical Society of Nigeria and Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Professor Moses Chendo, and the Head Department of  Geology, Professor Kingsley Nwozor, who is also the Chairman of the event’s Local Organizing Committee, thanked the keynote speakers and participants for honouring the occasion.
The conference ended with award presentation to some notable educationists and industrialists among whom is Sir John Udeagbala, the President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture NACCIMA
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