Town and gown meet in Adeyemi, advocate scientific innovations for Nigerian economy growth
The conference, whose theme is, "the role of science and science education in driving economic growth and sustainability, was held between 24th to 26th January 2023, with the official opening ceremony held in grand style. The Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom was represented by the Paramount High Chief Olaniyan, the Odofin of Ondo Kingdom, with other royal chiefs in attendance. Mr. Abimbola Oladapo, an industrious oil magnate, chaired the event while High Chief Engr. Abiodun Adejo was the special guest of honour. The ever remarkable lectures of the day were respectively delivered by Prof. Joseph Adegboyega (for the keynote) and Dr. Nelson Osungbemiro (for the lead paper), a renowned entrepreneur, Biologist, industrialist, business mogul, and a patriotic Ondo indigene.
In his welcome address, Dr. Michael Olajide appreciated the distinguished guests and invited speakers and charged all participants and students alike to make good use of the conference opportunity to proffer solutions to the problems ravaging the country.
Meanwhile, the Dean of the School of Science, Adeyemi College of Education Ondo, Dr. Anthony Izuagie, reminded the conference participants and guests as well the need for sustainable development in science education. "There is no better way to ensure our response to the call for sustainable development is truly meaningful than to involve the people will aim to serve... Otherwise, we shall have volumes and volumes of knowledge some on our shelves and others on the internet without any consumer. Through our community service and outreach programs, we can promote knowledge and technology transfer thereby contributing towards the realisation of sustainable development", Izuagie remarked.
In his own words, the Acting Provost of Adeyemi College of Education, ably represented by the chairman of committee of Deans and Directors, Dr. A. O. Akinbobola, challenged the year's annual conference to provide a forum for robust debate on the role of science, science education and technology in achieving long-term economic growth. He encouraged delegates to participate positively and constructively in plenary discussions in order to generate recommendations that will evolve into policy guidelines for the government to encourage Nigeria's economic growth.
"On a more philosophical note, one needs to devise strategies for survival in any environment one finds himself or herself to ensure one gets to the top, Mr. Abimbola Oladapo, the chairman retorted. While addressing the guests and participants at the event, Oladapo highlighted some facts which he want the conference to meditate upon and also imbibe so that they can get to the top. Among the highlights are: "the less you are associated with some people, the more your life will improve; anytime you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity; friends that do not help you climb, will want you to crawl; never receive counsel from unproductive people and so on. Mr. Oladapo concluded with the word of J.F. KENNEDY, "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" and let us all do our best to lift up our country Nigeria!
The keynote address presenter, Prof. Joseph Adegboyega spoke extensively on the conference theme. He said, the role of science education in driving economic growth and sustainability cannot be overemphasized. "For Nigeria to join the league of developed Nations, she must actively invest in science education. There is a need for the curricula to address issues that are typical to the environment, culture, and then integrate science concepts into the teaching methods so that it will be meaningful to the child", Adegboyega recommended.
The lead paper presenter, Dr. Nelson Osungbemiro was never left out in the discourse. Dr. Osungbemiro itemized the importance of science goals of science education and give a review of student performance in science subjects. He further highlighted the advantages of science and technology and the greatest contribution of science and technology to the society. Meanwhile, Dr. Nelson Osungbemiro opened up the historical, scientific and technological development in Nigeria and reiterated the key roles of science and technology in societal development. In his conclusion, he identified factors of economic growth which can help the nation Nigeria and fashioned ways forward for technological sustainability. "Some middle-income countries such as Nigeria have money to create pockets of science and technology capacity that at least partially serve their economy and social insurance, however they appear to have been some deficits of science and technology capacity", Osungbemiro narrated. He therefore recommended that, to have the result of scientific revolution the nation's economy must depend on scientific innovation.
Other dignitaries present at the event are Chief Oluwole (Nasheen of Ondo), Ch. Mrs. Osungbemiro (Mother of the lead paper presenter), Hon. Abiola Makinde (MHR, Ondo West & East Federal constituency), Ch. Mrs. Akinseloyin (Principal, St. Monica's Girls Grammar school Ondo). Others include Prof. Robert Ogunduyile (Fmr VC, OSUSTECH), Dr. C. J. Olowokere (Representative of UNIMED VC), Prof. Dele Owolabi, Engr. Andrews Satimehin. Mrs. Busola Olanubi, Alh. Ch. Famutimi, Engr. Kehinde Akintade, Chief Adejoro, Ch. Patrick Akinrotoye, Otunba Felix Oladunjoye, Prof. Mrs. Duyile and Mrs. Fehintola(DSS, Ondo).
The event was spiced with melodious musical interludes from the musical band of the department of music. Meanwhile, Hon. Dr. Abiola Makinde delivered a goodwill message and host of others charging scientists to come up with innovations to revamp the nation's economy.
The peak of the event was the decoration of the chairman, Mr. Abimbola Oladapo and Engr. Abiodun Adejo, and the unveiling of their portraits presentation by the Vice Dean students' affairs, Dr. Rafiu Sanni and the chairman committee of Deans and Directors, Dr. Akinbobola who is also the Dean of the school of general education in Adeyemi College.
The official opening ceremony was anchored by an erudite scholar, a numerical analyst, financial mathematician, Dr. Kehinde Adenegan who is the founder of AGES. He was assisted by Dr. A. O. Ariyo of the department of physical and health education, PHE.
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