Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm, while congratulating the winner for making Lagos State proud, disclosed that the Technology and Innovation Expo was aimed at showcasing research and development results, products and services of inventive minds in the country.
Fahm said that Okocha Abah was sponsored to the national competition by the Lagos State Government after he emerged a winner in an exercise organised by the State Ministry of Science and Technology; he disclosed that it was the first time Lagos State Government participated at the Federal Government Science Technology and Innovation EXPO and Young Science Student Presidential Award organised by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in Abuja,
Mr. Fahm said: “This administration will continue to support the science, technology and innovation sector by expanding the opportunities for those in the fields. Sponsorship of this expo is a practical demonstration of this commitment.”
During the event, the Ministry displayed some innovations sponsored by the Lagos State Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) such as Ambu-bag Ventilator, 9jakids Educational Game, Shivatech Low tech, Low-cost non-invasive ventilator for Covid-19 patients.
