COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA, HELD AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE: 2ND - 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2007
 

The Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held its 43^rd Annual Conference at The Federal University of Technology, Akure from 2^nd to 6^th September, 2007. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR) sent a goodwill message to identify with the Association. Science Association of Nigeria notes with great pleasure that for the first time in the history of Nigeria, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Vice President are eminent scientists.  The Association therefore has great expectations for the advancement of Science and Technology  in the country during their tenure.  The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Dr. Olusegun Agagu was represented by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Olu Akinkoye. The Chief  host and Chairman at the Opening ceremony, Prof. A. M. Balogun, the Vice-Chancellor of The Federal University of Technology, Akure delivered a welcome address.

Scientists from all over the country came together and rubbed minds to proffer solutions to Scientific and Technological challenges facing the nation.

The Theme of the conference was “Science and Technology: Research Focus in the 21^st Century”.  The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Olusegun O. Adewoye, Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructures (NASENI), Abuja, Nigeria.

Two lead papers were delivered at the plenary sessions by eminent scientists.  At the end of the Annual General Business Meeting of the Association, the following resolutions were adopted:

1.     Conference commends the government for making moves in putting science to work for her economic growth by the establishment of Research Institutes, Specialized Governmental Agencies, Intervention Development Agencies (IDA) and the launch of Nig-Comsat I.

2.     Conference urges Government to continue to apply Science and Technology in the management of resources to solve problems of Agriculture such as flooding, drought and desertification.

3.     Conference noted that scientific and technological research is currently being under-funded and urges Government to focus on the development of Science and Engineering infrastructures.

4.     Conference noted the determination of Government to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector and suggests the efficient management of present energy resources and the development of alternatives such as biofuels, solar and wind energy.

5.     More attention should be paid to environmental planning, execution and management of projects for sustainability towards achieving a pollution-free environment.

6.     Greater emphasis should be placed on qualitative acquisition of practical and innovative skills in the training of young scientists at all levels of education

7.     Conference urges the President to establish the Office of Special Adviser on Science and Technology who should be a practicing scientist and/or researcher.

Signed:

Prof. A.A. Oshodi         Dr. A.O. Togun

Chairman LOC           Hon. Secretary (SAN)

               Prof. K.O. Ipinmoroti                                        President (SAN)

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