Sen. Abbas Charges the government to invest in science, technology

The government has been charged to invest more in science and technology.

Senator Abbas Iya Aminu made this known while interacting with Journalists in his National Assembly office, Abuja.

Senator Abbas who is the Senator Representing Adamawa Central is also the Senate Committee Chairman on Science and Technology lamented that Nigeria’s entire 2024 allocation for science stood at “barely ₦100 billion,” far below what is required to compete globally. He charged the government and relevants key stakeholders to invest in science and technology.

According to him, “If we take research seriously, science will lift this country out of poverty,” he argued. “America’s edge; whether in stealth jets or vaccines is science. Nigeria must budget big for Research & Development if we expect to join the world’s front row.”

Sen. Abbas used the opportunity to speak about Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said PDP will come out stronger and better than before ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He maintained that despite the crisis, PDP has remained a better party than the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) saying, “Nigeria was better under PDP than what is happening now.”

With the secretaryship dispute buried and a fresh NEC date on the calendar, PDP leaders say their focus now shifts to “Project 2027”—a drive to reclaim Aso Rock on a platform that marries internal unity with heavy investment in science and technology.

“Nigerians were better off under PDP,” the senator declared. “Our job is to prove that again through credible policy, credible candidates, and credible science-led solutions.” Sen Abbas said.