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National RDI Summit: Building a framework for a stronger Nigerian R&D ecosystem

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

@WACREN CSO @OmoOaiya and @Rikesdglobal ED, joins @U_GeoffreyNnaji the Honorable Minister of @FmstNg at the opening of the #RDIsummitNigeria. In other shots are the DGs and Heads of MDAs in #Nigeria. 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[WACREN @WACREN]

✨ The 10th WACREN Annual Conference is heading to "The Land of Teranga" - Senegal! 🇸🇳📅 Save the date: 10-11 April 2025 🎯 Theme: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Stay tuned at 🔗 https://t.co/5quT8KJVvG for updates. Registration opens soon! #WACREN2025 #Dakar #OpenScience #Climate #DigitalEducation #Cybersecurity #NRENs #HPC @AC3_news @EU_Commission @ecowas_cedeao @LeCames

[WACREN @WACREN]

This event in Trieste will build on the successes of the Accra (2023, 2024) and Ile-Ife (2024) #IoT Workshops, expanding its impact to African #climate scientists and IT engineers. At the Euro-Africa High-Level Meeting, WACREN, @ictpnews, the @EU_Commission, and other key funders will engage with African and European researchers to explore deploying a regional climate data infrastructure, leveraging #NREN infra and #HPC centres, as part of the next phase of the AfricaConnect (@AC3_News) project. @GhanaMet @nimetnigeria @sodexam @wascalclimate @AfriGE0 @GMESAfrica @GEOSEC2025

[WACREN @WACREN]

The #LIBSENSEconnect2024 opens today at @NigerianREN Secretariat. @paulwalk of @Antleaf takes #repository managers, librarians and IT managers through the benefits and key requirements for cutting-edge repository services. A good preparation for #Nigeria to welcome our multi-tenanted repository service built in the @AC3_News project. @LIBSENSE @COAR_eV @EIFLnet @jouhouken @CVCNU

[LIBSENSE @LIBSENSE]

The day was full of insightful convo and the next steps in university leadership's collaboration for research excellence and impact in the @WACREN region. LIBSENSE's efforts at building capabilities in research excellence were highlighted. Thanks @AC3_News @CVCNU @AulnuOfficial

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

Kudos to @WACREN, @FCDOGovUK, @Rikesdglobal and all gov't and non-gov't actors in the RDI ecosystem. Historic! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #RDIsummitNigeria 🚀🚀

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

#RDIsummitNigeria was a great success and a tone-setter for other pragmatic, concerted approach to leveraging #research, #development and #innovation (RDI) for national development in #Nigeria. @FCDOGovUK @FmstNg @FMINONigeria @FMCIDENigeria @Rikesdglobal

[Invest in Open Infrastructure @InvestInOpen]

Interesting read in @nature on the research funding landscape in Africa and how public-private partnerships can contribute to a sustainable research ecosystem in the continent
https://t.co/UCZbPmXpPe

[LIBSENSE @LIBSENSE]

@OmoOaiya chaired an interesting panel session on 'The Role of Open Data in Transforming RDI Practices' at the ongoing #RDIsummitNigeria 🇳🇬 Great time to fix knowledge gaps and drive awareness of #openscience practises within the RDI actors community in #Nigeria. @InvestInOpen

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

🇬🇧 Is committed to strengthening research and innovation coordination in 🇳🇬 by partnering the National Research Development and Innovation Coordination Summit, a platform that brings together stakeholders embarking on research, development, and innovation across the country.

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

Day 2 ends with a unified direction on how a clear RDI roadmap can contribute to the "Renewed Hope Agenda" of the @NGRPresident of Nigeria. @WACREN @UKinNigeria #RDIsummitNigeria

[WACREN @WACREN]

Panel 1 discusses - 'The Role of Non-State Actors in the National RDI Coordination'. Watch live stream here - https://t.co/gY4cCSH5Y7 #RDIsummitNigeria @rdi_ng_coord @Rikesdglobal @FmstNg @FMINONigeria @FMCIDENigeria @NigerianREN @UKinNigeria

[HM Uche Geoffrey Nnaji @ChiefUcheNnaji]

Which is 'to become a hub for African innovation, contributing to the global knowledge economy'. This can be achieved by implementing a three-pronged approach:
1. Strengthening Institutional Frameworks,
2. Fostering Public-Private Partnerships,
3. Investing in Human Capital.

[HM Uche Geoffrey Nnaji @ChiefUcheNnaji]

Can Nigeria build a resilient R&D ecosystem and become a leader in African innovation? This is the challenge Research, Development, and Innovation Coordination must surmount. In my keynote speech at the RDI Coordination summit today, I echoed our vision for Nigeria:

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

Day 1 of the #RDIsummitNigeria ended with a sense of renewed commitment by key actors towards ensuring continued efforts to translate research outputs into innovation to drive national development. @UKinNigeria @TETFundNg @FMINONigeria @FMCIDENigeria @FmstNg @CVCNU @Rikesdglobal

[WACREN @WACREN]

WACREN believes #Research, #Development, and #Innovation (RDI) are part of the key pillars of socio-economic growth. We are collaborating with local stakeholders in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to foster a synergy between these to drive all-round progress #RDIsummitNigeria @AC3_News @GEANTnews

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

Watch the live broadcast of the National RDI Coordination Summit in #Abuja 🇳🇬🇳🇬 organised by @WACREN, funded by @FCDOGovUK and locally facilitated by @Rikesdglobal https://t.co/K93RJ8ZqPj

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

Key actors within the #Research #Development #Innovation (RDI) ecosystem  - gov't and NGOs, gather in Abuja - March 25 to 27 to define a framework for coordinating RDI activities. More at https://t.co/BLaasUJ0Rw Watch the Summit live on https://t.co/nJzZ2qFTUY #RDIsummitNigeria

[rdi-coordination.ng @rdi_ng_coord]

Excited to announce the National RDI Coordination Summit this month (25th-27th March) at Bolton White Event Center, Abuja! 🇳🇬

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/skXsjEQgxe as the LOC finalise the agenda, and join us to work towards a more collaborative & efficient #NigeriaRDI ecosystem!