VP Urges Nigerians to Generate Innovative Ideas for National Transformation

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called upon Nigerians to generate innovative ideas and take action to drive forward the ongoing transformation agenda in the country, Aso Naija Reports.

He emphasized that innovation is crucial for Nigeria’s aspiration to become one of the leading nations globally.

Speaking at an event in Abuja on Thursday, the Vice President urged Nigerians to lend their support to the Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) initiative, which aims to advance the transformation agenda in the country.

During his speech, Shettima highlighted the rapidly evolving nature of our kinetic and digital world, where technology, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the internet are shaping both present reality and future innovation.

He acknowledged the numerous innovative breakthroughs that have already emerged and been successfully commercialized, making a positive impact not only in Nigeria but also beyond its borders.

However, the Vice President stressed that this is just the beginning, and he appealed to everyone to wholeheartedly support the i-FAIR initiative as it holds transformative potential.

He emphasized that our ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced world hinges on embracing innovation and its profound implications.