The Federal Government has reportedly inaugurated the science and technology television.
The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological and innovations in the sector.
STI Minister Adeleke Mamora, who inaugurated the project yesterday in Abuja, said the station would educate, entertain and publicise scientific discoveries, inventions, and achievements of the various parastatals under the ministry.
He said,
“Distinguished guests, you may recall that late last year while on an inspection tour of the NSTI TV studio here, I informed you that there were plans to flag off the National Science, Technology and Innovation Television (NSTI TV) in December 2022.
“There was a little delay due to activities of the 2023 general election, but it is a reality today as the NSTI Television (NSTI TV) has come on stream. Like any other media, it will provide education, information, and entertainment as well as an avenue to tell our story in our way.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the sole vision of the NSTI TV is to ensure effective dissemination of information on scientific and technological innovations in the sector, where the station would serve as a veritable platform to inform, educate and entertain as well as publicise scientific discoveries, inventions, and achievements of the various parastatals under the ministry and exchange of ideas, knowledge and skills for the benefit of the common man.
“The NSTI Television will focus on Nigeria’s contribution to STI by publishing the latest outputs and products from all research institutions and the latest STI developments from all over the world, as well as showcase how our ancestors embraced Science, Technology and Innovation in their daily activities by using locally available materials for their food, nutrition, drugs and medicine, building of houses.
“The importance of knowing the past will help our youths to be more creative, inventive and innovative and help prepare their future to be bright and promising.”