In furtherance of strategic partnership and as a follow-up to the recent maiden research/exhibition fair organised by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, a delegation led by the Director-General, Defence Research and Development Bureau, Gen Emmanuel Ndagi, visited the TETFUND headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
Speaking at the recently concluded exhibition, TETFund Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono stated that the fair was aimed at showcasing research outcomes from the Fund’s beneficiary institutions, as well as other innovations both from the formal and informal sector with the aim of connecting them to Industry for prototype upscale and commercialisation.
He added that the exhibition was also an effort by the Fund to ensure innovators and researchers contribute their quota to revamping the country’s economy, create jobs, as well as generate and redistribute wealth among Nigerians.
The Military made a bold and impressive show at the National Research Fair/Exhibition held between 17th and 22nd of November at the University Square in Abuja.
The Defence Research and Development Bureau’s mission is to provide strategic direction for self-reliance in defence and security needs through research and development.
The Director General, while showing appreciation to ETFUND for its support so far, also expressed readiness for further collaboration.
The areas of interest for the Bureau include drones and payloads, armoured vehicles and boats, weapons and missiles, ballistic vests and helmets, logistics supplies and ICT.
