The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation is a Nigerian ministry whose mission is to facilitate the development and deployment of science and technology apparatus to enhance the pace of socio-economic development of the country through appropriate technological inputs into productive activities in the nation. Formerly the Ministry of Science and Technology it was renamed on 6 August 2021.The ministry engages in the following activities:
- Formulation, monitoring and review of the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation to attain the macro-economic and social objectives of Vision 20:2020 as it relates to science and technology;
- Acquisition and application of Science, Technology and Innovation contribution to increase agricultural and livestock productivity;
- Increasing energy reliance through sustainable Research and Development (R&D) in nuclear, renewable and alternative energy sources for peaceful and development purposes;
- Promotion of wealth creation through support to key industrial and manufacturing sectors;
- Creation of Technology infrastructure and knowledge base of facilitate its wide application for development;
- Application of natural medicine resources and technologies for health sector development;
- Acquisition and application of Space Science and Technology as a key driver of economic development; and
- Ensuring the impact of R&D results in the Nigerian economy through the promotion of indigenous research capacity to facilitate technology transfer.
