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  • National security: Onu calls for strengthening of science, technology

    The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has called for dialogue between policymakers and scientists as well as boosting federal support for science and technology to improve national security.

    Onu made the call on Thursday during a lecture he delivered at the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) II of the Institute of Security Studies (ISS) in Abuja.

    The minister said a boost in support of science and technology will go a long way to aid national security.

    He explained that such effort would naturally enhance stability among various ethnic groups to maintain national pride.

    According to him, vision, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of the science and technology community is what the nation needs to overcome challenges arising from cultural diversity.

    “ This will promote national security and help in combating insurgency and other conflicts.

    “Reinforcement of the dialogue between policymakers and scientists as well as boosting federal support for science and technology is crucial to our national security and the prosperity of our nation.

    “The scientific and technological communities of our country need to play a big role in building the new Nigeria.

    “We know a new Nigeria is coming, a country of greater peace, stability, unity, prosperity, security and freedom for the good of all.

    We have to start working for it. We will never get tired until we achieve it, “ he said.

    Onu said variety and nature of cultural values depend on citizens’ actions which impact either positively or otherwise on national security.

    He said the linkage between culture, science and technology was strong and could create new jobs and wealth.

    The minister also stated that diversity in cultures could provide an opportunity of boosting national economy through promotion of tourism.

    He said Nigeria, with over 500 ethnic groups and varied values, had challenge of efficiently managing diversity to promote national security.

    Onu said the UN 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showed dynamics in cultural values that were generally and basically driven by science, engineering and technology.

    According to him, in order to domesticate attainment of these goals through science, engineering and innovation for sustainable national development and security, President Muhammadu Buhari approved Executive Order No.5 on Feb.2.

    He said the Executive Order No.5 would promote and strengthening of Nigerian content in all procurements that had science, engineering, technology and innovation components.

    “The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology serves as the national focal point for the implementation of the Order.

    “Indeed, Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of Federal Government has recognised science, engineering, technology and innovation as the instrument for diversifying economy as well as attainment of socio-economic development and national security,“ he said.

     

  • Science, technology keys to overcoming challenges of food insufficiency – Onu

    The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says science and technology holds the key to overcoming challenges of food insufficiency in the country.

    Onu, represented by Mr Bitrus Nabasu, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, said this in Abuja during the the 2nd edition of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Nigeria Media Award 2018.

    Onu said scientists must be encouraged to continue to work for the good of the country and the people.

    He noted that Nigeria has 16 research institutes with the mandate to improve on various crops.

    “These institutes must be encouraged to carry out their mandates in order to ensure that the country attains self-sufficiency in quality food production.

    “Our primitive agricultural practices are facing various challenges and from what we are seeing all over the world, science and technology hold the key to overcoming these challenges.”

    According to the minister, globally science and technology are shaping development and the way people think and act.

    He said that the Federal Government recognised this hence the recent decision to increase funding for research and development in the country.

    Onu said government had also demonstrated in time past its determination to make science and technology the hub on which the wheel of development resolved.

    “The coming together of scientists and journalists is crucial for fast tracking our national development.

    “I want to extend a hand of fellowship to the media today; your role as society watch-dog is recognised by the constitution.

    “Therefore, you must work with our scientists to ensure government emphasis on the need to use science and technology as the bedrock for attaining our development is achieved.’’

    On his part, Prof Alex Akpa, the Acting Director-General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), disclosed that the first homegrown genetically modified crop, Bt cotton, was released in the country on July 26 .

    “We all know the impact this development will have on our moribund textile industry.

    “As a government agency charged with the promotion of modern biotechnology, we call on the media to work closely with us in our efforts to ensure that technology is successfully deployed in all spheres of our agriculture.”

    Akpa said other countries of the world had moved on to more advanced form of modern technology including gene editing, among others.

    He expressed dissatisfaction that Nigeria was still debating genetic modification, a technology that is over 25 years old.

    “We can’t re-invent the wheel; we have to move with the times; the era of hoe and cutlass farming is over; that is the reality the media need to educate Nigerians on.”

    In her remark, Mrs Nkechi Okoronkwo, Managing Editor, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who was among the panel of discussants at the event, noted that journalists play a key role in nation building.

    Okoronkwo said no society can survive without journalists, adding that it was very important that scientists worked with journalists in order to publicize and popularise their research efforts and findings.

    “Journalists are bridge builders; when scientists partner with them, anything done in the laboratories will be made known to the society,” she said.

    Earlier, Dr Rose Gidado, OFAB Nigeria Coordinator, said the award was initiated in 2017 by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation across seven countries hosting OFAB chapters.

    Gidado said the award had brought the media closer to OFAB in their efforts to change the orientation of farmers to embrace genetic modification technology.

    “Today, we are celebrating the contribution of distinguished media practitioners to our advocacy and sensitisation efforts.

    “It is giving honour to whom it is due. The media has been our main ally since we set out to promote modern biotechnology in the country.

    NAN reports that the OFAB award were in the categories of print, radio, television and blogging.

     

  • How to grow Science, Technology, Innovation in Nigeria

    The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) on Saturday said that channelling funds towards education and manpower development would aid Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) growth in the country.

    The President of NAS, Prof. Mosto Onuoha, made this assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

    According to him, there is the need for Nigeria to begin implementation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recommendation of 26 per cent of national budget to education.

    “Presently, Nigeria has only allocated 7.04 per cent to education, and this falls short of UNESCO’s recommendation.

    “If the country is not devoting enough finance to education and manpower, it will not help the country to achieve much with STI.

    “We need to also have resources allocated to research and ensure that the teaching profession is taken seriously so that the country can compete favourably with other countries,’’ he said.

    Onuoha urged the Federal Government to look into the state of public schools in the country, as their environment, facilities, and remuneration for teachers which do not come as and when due, needed to be given attention.

    He also called for proper and continuous training of teachers so that they would be abreast of what obtains in the educational system.

    “The incident that happened in Kaduna State where the government tested the teachers and found them lacking in skills and expertise is not a good experience.

    “Owing teachers backlog of salaries also does not augur well due to the fact that it can bring down the morale and zeal to teach,’’ he said.

    The NAS president said that the benefits of pushing STI forward could help the country in solving problems, as there was no problem that did not have a science base to solving them.

    He said that STI was required in many fields, like in health, where it could help people to be conscious of personal hygiene which would help reduce the constant outbreak of diseases.

    “The issue of Lassa fever that was reported to have killed hundreds of people; if people observed good hygiene, it would have reduced the impact.

    “We need to teach our people, raise the awareness for a clean environment for people from primary to secondary schools.

     

  • Osinbajo leads technology roadshow to U.S.

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is leading a public-private sector collaborative investment roadshow to the U.S., where he will be speaking to global industry leaders in information technology and entertainment.

    The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, on Sunday said the event would be at the Silicon Valley in San Francisco and Hollywood in Los Angeles, California.

    According to Akande the events would hold between July 9 and July 11, 2018.

    He said Osinbajo would be joined on the investment roadshow by members of the recently inaugurated Advisory Group on Technology and Creativity, a sub-unit of the National Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Advisory Council.

    The aim, Akande stated would be to primarily showcase the improvement in Nigeria’s business environment to entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders in both cities of the U.S.

    Akande disclosed that Osinbajo would emphasize on a number of the Buhari administration’s policies such as the Ease of Doing Business reforms, which have improved the country’s ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index 2017.

    He recalled that in the ranking Nigeria climbed up 24 places and was placed on the list of 10 most reformed economies globally.

    Also, the report noted that Nigeria made significant progress across several indicators comprising starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity and property registration.

    Others are getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.

    Akande stated that the Vice President would also visit the headquarters of some leading global technology companies adding that there would be sessions with investors, Fund Managers and large U.S. technology companies.

    Also the Nigeria Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), the Bank of Industry (BOI), and the Enabling Business Environment Secretariat would make presentations.

    The Vice Presidential spokesman said other aspects of Osinbajo’s trip would be to showcase the strides in the country’s technology, innovation and creative space by Nigerian technology start-ups and entertainment industry practitioners.

    Akande also said during the trip, some leading Nigerian start-ups would be making pitches about their ideas and products so as to promote investment by U.S. companies in Nigeria’s technology and creativity sector.

    “It would also focus on collaboration between Nigerian and US companies in the areas of technology and entertainment, including further cooperation between Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, and U.S. Hollywood in the areas of production, distribution and content protection.

    “”Another objective of the investment mission is to attract Africans in the Diaspora to mentor and support start-ups in Nigeria,’’ Akande said.

    He said Osinbajo was being accompanied on the trip by the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Okey Enelamah and the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr Adeyemi Dipeolu.

    Others are senior government officials from the Nigeria Investment Promotion Council, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Ease of Doing Business Secretariat among others.

    Akande said that the Vice President, who left Nigeria on Saturday would return to the country on July 12.

     

  • Buhari assures of more investment in science, technology education

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said Federal Government would invest more in education at all levels, especially in Science, Technology and Vocational Education and Training (STVET).

    Buhari, represented by Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, stated this at the 9th Combined Convocation of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State.

    He said that his administration would continue to pursue its objectives until it laid a solid foundation for a viable nation which every Nigerian would be proud of.

    The president said that he would continue to work with honesty, integrity and dedication to change the fortunes of the country for the benefit of Nigerians, particularly the less-privileged in urban and rural areas.

    He commended the management of the polytechnic and the council headed by Prof. Godwin Sogolo for promoting peaceful atmosphere conducive for teaching and research.

    He urged the graduating students and other eminent citizens conferred with fellowship of the institution to support his administration in charting a new course for the nation.

    “Together, we can work to reinvent our country and negotiate a better tomorrow for all.

    “I urge the good people of the Nasarawa State and all other Nigerians to always support the course of peace and harmony in the country, which is the only viable path of progress and prosperity for our people,” Buhari said.

    Earlier, the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, had said that government was making all necessary investments in human and material terms, to ensure that Nigeria’s tertiary institutions were ranked among the league of global institutions.

    Adamu explained that efforts were being made through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and other sources to upgrade tertiary institutions in academic and infrastructure development.

    He commended the Acting Rector of the polytechnic, Malam Abdullahi Alhassan and the Management team for restoring stability, peace and order to the institution.

    “I am aware that this polytechnic is a peaceful one. It is to the credit of the acting Rector and the entire polytechnic community that they have been able to arrest the drift and ensure stability in the institution.

    “I urge him and his team to redouble efforts at ensuring that the order prevailing on this campus is sustained,” he said.

    In his speech, the Rector, Alhassan, commended Buhari for his continued support to take the polytechnic to its present state.

    He said “we remain most appreciative and pray that we will continue to get more support through the various interventions of TETFUND.”

    Alhassan, however, decried inadequate funding which had slowed down activities in certain key areas of operations, including the procurement of equipment and provision of highly-needed classrooms, laboratories, studios, staff offices among others.

    ‘While we passionately appeal to the Federal Government to assist the polytechnic in this area, we are equally soliciting from well-meaning individuals, organisations and corporate bodies to assist us, through the Private Public Partnership Policy of the Federal Government.”

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four distinguished Nigerians were conferred with the Fellowship of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa (FFPN).

    The recipients were Gov. Tanko Al-Makura, Alhaji Buba Ahmed, former Minister of Sports; Chief Ikechi Emenike, a philanthropist and Sen. Abubakar Sodangi.

     

  • Onu emphasises need to deploy science, technology in developing Nigeria

    Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, on Thursday emphasised the need to deploy science and technology in the development of the country.

    Onu said this when the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Sosa visited him at the Ministry of Science and Technology in Abuja.

    He said that by so doing, the country could locally produce items consumed in large quantities and in good qualities for export.

    “The only way we can achieve this is by embracing science and technology to explore what we have and thereby contribute to world peace.

    “We want to ensure that we produce locally the standard that can compete with others in the world and that is the way to go.

    “We want to utilise the tools of science and technology to convert the numerous material resources that we have because this will reduce poverty and help build a very strong economy.

    “It will also help Nigeria play a very bigger role in the affairs of the world; so, we must deploy science and technology in the development of Nigeria.

    “This is in line with the revolutionary executive order to transform Nigeria from what it has been to what it wants to be,’’ Onu said.

    Earlier, Sosa said that Cuba focused more attention on science and technology in its collaboration with Nigeria as both countries shared common interest.

    “We have been working with government agencies but we are focusing more on science and technology because it is a sector that covers virtually all the areas that both countries have common interest,’’ Sosa said.

     

  • 4 ways AI can optimize learning, teaching in Nigeria

    4 ways AI can optimize learning, teaching in Nigeria

    Dr. Winnie Tang, Honorary Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong, has outlined four ways nations can adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to optimizing teaching and learning.

    TheNewsGuru reports AI holds tremendous promise to improve our educational systems and according to Dr. Winnie, AI can provide customized learning for students and give teachers more time to focus on the most important aspects of education.

    However, given the level with which Nigeria has adopted technology, these realities may be farfetched. Presently, the Nigerian government has adopted technology in teaching and learning by equipping teachers, especially N-Power teachers, with technology gadgets, and some States in the Federation have distributed iPads pre-installed with learning aids to students and pupils.

    Meanwhile, going forward, for instance, AI can assist the following tasks:

    Take over teachers’ routine tasks, such as marking assignments

    According to Dr. Winnie, experimental results have shown that using machine learning and predictive modeling, the scores marked by AI matched human grading by as close as 85%.

    Virtual teaching assistants can answer many of the questions frequently asked by students

    In 2014, a professor from the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology created a robot teaching assistant, which had provided responses to students’ online questions for five months without being noticed by the students.

    Apply adaptive learning

    Identify the successful formula, then apply adaptive learning solutions to deliver the right content, at the right time and in the best way for each student, according to his or her individual learning preferences and progress.

    Analyze students’ abilities, interests, and potential

    With AI, teachers can analyze students’ abilities, interests, and potential through classroom interaction, social media activities, etc., to find out the best learning method for them and even recommend their career path.

    With AI taking over some of the administrative tasks, teachers can focus more on guiding the students. For example, many students committing similar mistakes in the same assignment is an indication of a possible problem which needs teachers’ attention and follow-up. Most importantly, the teachers can guide students to make the best use of their strengths and face their life positively.

     

  • SA improves emphasis on IoT as digital strategies now focus on the technology

    SA improves emphasis on IoT as digital strategies now focus on the technology

    South African businesses are being forced to redefine value chains as a result of the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT).

    This is according to Eseye, a leading M2M connectivity provider and an advanced network infrastructure provider for IoT.

    Jeremy Potgieter, Eseye Southern African Regional Manager, says that digitising physical and disconnected processes, and allowing products and services to be processed and delivered in new ways, are just some of the immediate challenges when redefining a value chain.

    “There are several examples of South Africa’s attempts to roll out Internet-connected devices. Closer to home are the smart meters used to measure household utility usage.

    “Industry-specific examples include the mining sector’s new connected technology and sensors used to detect geological movement, and possible substance availability; fuel pipelines fitted with sensors to monitor leaks and fuel stations with data loggers, which advise owners and operators on stock levels and usage trends,” he said.

    Potgieter says that South Africa is also starting to see the use of monitoring data for various forms of analytics, such as predictive and prescriptive analytics that assist businesses with rapid decision making: “As the benefits of IoT related services are being realised, IoT is creating new opportunities to innovate with newly connected products being imagined every day. It is only a matter of time before its full potential is seen”.

    Despite South Africa’s skills shortage, Potgieter says that the country’s socio-economic challenges provide opportunities and stimulus to incubate the correct thinking: “We already see this in the way that industry and businesses have revised their digital strategy to include a focus on IoT and the resulting high-value data analytics. These strategies are complemented by an active acquisition of data scientists and software engineers. There have also been efforts by tertiary institutions to align to the changing landscape, enabling and equipping students for careers in the new marketplace”.

    The biggest hurdle impacting the growth of IoT locally lies in driving critical and analytical thinking as a medium of education, according to Potgieter. If these are not embraced fully, the human capital required to drive such initiatives, will be lacking.

    “While the introduction of focused degree-courses is a good start, more needs to be done. We have a disproportionately low amount of school learners taking on subjects like science and core maths and the knock-on effect is a smaller pool of candidates. The solution as always is highlighted by the problem, drive the fundamental subject matter to ensure a larger pool of candidates for selection. The only way new and practical solutions can be developed is when current problems are viewed with a critical eye,” says Potgieter.

    Looking globally, he says that it is possible for South Africa to embrace and experience global IoT trends: “We already see companies like Takealot rivalling the likes of Amazon from a localised point of view, and by utilising IoT and data analytics they have single handedly started a retail revolution. It is on the back of their success that we saw the rise of services like Zando and Superbalist.”

    Potgieter says that vertical sectors are already starting to utilise IoT. Logistics companies for example, are boosting business through enhanced efficiency by way of EPOD (electronic proof of delivery) services and real-time asset tracking and management: “Utilities providers are also delivering extended capabilities to traditional smart metering solutions, like intuitive and scheduled autonomous management. A further example is the deployment of wildlife management solutions through partnerships between MNOs and SI providers. The use of drones for agri-business and security sectors is also being embraced by farming communities and industrial/mining players.”

    IoT is a vital catalyst for change according to Potgieter and South Africa is only at the precipice of this evolution: “Exciting time lies ahead for IoT and Eseye is looking forward to playing a vital role in this journey.”

     

  • Expert advice: 4 ways Nigeria can ensure tech boosts development

    Expert advice: 4 ways Nigeria can ensure tech boosts development

    An expert at the London School of Economics and Australian National University has presented four ways governments can ensure technology boosts development, which TheNewsGuru, after strong consideration, is of the opinion that the Nigerian government should adapt to boost development in the country.

    Dr George Barker and a team of other experts, in ICT-centric economic growth, innovation and job-creation, documented current thinking about how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can contribute to realization of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    In a short synopsis published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), George asserts that government policy affecting ICTs can have a major effect on achieving the SDGs, and that there are four key areas where governments need to establish legal, regulatory, budgetary, and policy frameworks to ensure that ICTs make an optimal contribution to sustainable development.

    1. Measure and monitor progress

    The first area relates to outcome measurement, policy review and target setting. Four of the SDGs are outcome-related, and highlight important drivers of the well-being of individuals’ over time including: poverty reduction (SDG 1), gender balance (SDG 5), inequality reduction (SDG 10) and economic growth (SDG 8).

    Governments need to accurately measure progress achieved against these outcome SDGs over time, better investigate the causes for this progress, set targets for improvement, and monitor the effectiveness of policy. ICTs and so-called “big data” have a major role to play in this.

    2. Use ICTs to enhance government performance

    The second broad area relates to the organization of Government itself. ICTs can play a central role within Government itself in particular to ensure two of the most critical or foundational SDGs are achieved, namely: “peace, and justice for all” (SDG 16), as well as peaceful and mutually productive “global partnerships” (SDG 17).

    E-government is the term given to the use of ICTs in facilitating better government performance. Governments need to embrace innovation and utilize ICTs to deliver effective services and engage people in decision-making processes so as to establish lasting foundations for peace and justice for all.

    The 2016 United Nations E-Government Survey highlighted a positive global trend towards higher levels of e-government. ICTs can also help in UN SDG 17 that seeks to “strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development”. This is because ICTs are a means for information sharing and communication between countries. A key challenge in this area, however, is ensuring states cooperate to address cyber-security threats including cyber-war.

    3. Adopt enabling policies for ICT markets

    The third broad area relates to government policy directly affecting ICT markets. There are two broad subsets of related ICT markets here: i) ICT infrastructure markets, and ii) ICT applications and content markets. Together these ICT markets can make a significant contribution to two key SDGs: SDG 9 which aims to “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”; and SDG 12 which aims to “ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”.

    On the role of Government in ICT infrastructure markets, attention focuses on the scope for considerable improvements in relation to state ownership of key telecommunications network assets, and in the extent and quality of spectrum licensing, competition law, access regulation and universal service obligations (USO). In ICT applications and content markets the focus is on the government’s role in intellectual-property rights (IPR), privacy law, and platform regulation generally.

    For example, governments who own the state telecommunications network need to provide credible commitments to convince potential domestic or foreign ICT-market entrants that neither government policy nor the regulatory environment will expose them to excessive regulatory risk or uncertainty. At the same time, governments should avoid abusing its control of assets.

    4. Adopt enabling policies for non-ICT markets

    The fourth and last broad area is Government policy in relation to non-ICT markets that nevertheless indirectly affect ICT adoption, investment and utilization.

    There are three main categories of relevant non-ICT markets highlighted by the remaining UN’s SDGs, where Government policies currently impose barriers to securing a greater ICT contribution to sustainable development:

    1. Markets that meet basic needs, including markets for: food (SDG 2), water (SDG 6), energy (SDG 7) and the services of cities and settlements (SDG 11).
    2. Markets for human services: including health (SDG 3) and education (SDG 4);
    3. Markets for environmental goods and services that are currently either missing, or need to be significantly improved: including climate (SDG13), oceans and seas (SDG 14) and terrestrial ecosystems (SDG 15)

    Government policy on these non-ICT markets are having major and largely unforeseen effects in limiting the benefits of ICT. In non-ICT markets policies designed for the pre-Internet era appear to be preventing the development of smart agriculture and smart food markets, smart water markets, smart energy markets, smart cities, smart transport, smart health, smart education and smart manufacturing markets–which are both more efficient and environmentally friendly.

    For this reason, governments urgently need to review and adapt their existing policies on non-ICT markets to ensure that they better suit the Internet era, thereby enabling cutting-edge ICTs to play their role in sustainable development.

     

  • FG appoints Acting D-G to oversee technology incubation board

    The Federal Government has appointed, Mr Akinwumi Somefun, as the Acting Director- General to oversee the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI).

    A statement by NBTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Reuben Shagu on Thursday in Abuja announced the appointment.

    Shagu said Somefun’s appointment followed the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Director-General of NBTI, Dr Mohammed Jibrin.

    He said that Jubrin assumed office in 2014 and completed his four years tenure on April 8.

    He said Somefun’s appointment, which took effect from April 30, was approved by Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology.

    Shagu said the letter of appointment had been communicated to Somefun via a circular letter issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

    Somefun, until appointment was the director in charge of the commercial department at the headquarters of NBTI.

    He was at a time, NBTI’s centre manager in charge of the Technology Incubation Centre, Lagos, where he contributed to the commercialisation of research and development, inventions and other innovative efforts.

    He was instrumental to the increased number of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Lagos State and contributed to the economic development of Lagos State and Nigeria at large.

    Somefun was born on Dec. 15, 1964 and hails from Agege in Lagos State.

    He holds a BL, LLB, PGD (Technology Management), MBA and BSc in Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

    He is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria among other professional qualifications.