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 Prince William and Kate Middleton bring George, Charlotte and Louis to Commonwealth Games for first Scotland public outing Prince William and Kate Middleton brought their three children to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking the siblings’ first official public appearance in Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 44, attended the sporting event on Saturday, Aug. 1, during their summer break with Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. While in Scotland, where William and Kate are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, the family spent time with Team Wales athletes and their families. The couple also visited SportsAid, an organisation that supports young athletes. Kate has served as patron of the organisation since 2013. The Commonwealth Games, held every four years, brings together athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations. The Wales children are usually kept away from regular public appearances but occasionally join their pa...

ONU STRESSES SELF-RELIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



ONU STRESSES SELF-RELIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT


The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has stressed the need for African nations to add value to their abundant natural resources, in order to achieve wholesome socio-economic development.

Dr. Onu stressed the need for socio-economic self-reliance, so as to reduce imports and produce goods and services needed by Africans.

He made this statement when delegates from African Union  Scientific Technical and Research commission (AU-STRC) led by his Excellency  Prof.Mohammed Belhocine, paid him a  courtesy  visit  today in his office in Abuja.

The Minister further said that the difference between developed and developing Countries is in terms of investment in STI.  He advised Africans to use their abundant natural resources, commercialize and export them to other Countries.

He reiterated that with more focus on STI, it will help African Countries create Jobs, and reduce poverty to its barest minimum.  

Dr. Onu, promised the delegation that the Ministry through one of its agencies; National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA) will partner with the commission to support the Pan-African university, based in Ibadan.

Earlier, the commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation for the African Union Scientific Technical and Research commission (AU-STRC), Prof.Mohammed Belhocine said the purpose of his visit was to seek the collaboration and partnership of the Ministry.

He further said that the support of the Nigerian government is needed to facilitate one of the institutes of the Pan-African University based in Ibadan. He added that the Ministry should help with the provision of vital equipment needed for the Intitute.    

AFONJA F. AJIBOLA
DD PRESS
FMSTI
7TH APRIL 2022


 

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