The Federal Government has given approval for Local
manufacturing of pencils.
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya
Onu, stated this on political Nationwide, a Radio Nigeria
Network Programme.
Dr. Onu said the Federal Government, through the Ministry
of Science an
contract to produce the product within the next two years.
Dr. Onu said there were available raw materials in the
country for the production of the locally made pencils for
school children and professionals that se pencils in carrying
their functions.
He expressed confidence in the capacity of the private firm
to deliver within the time frame given by the Federal
Government.
Dr. Onu said both Nigeria and China had signed agreement
for higher and advanced technology transfer for economic
advancement of the country.
Contributors on the Social Media Platform said a Multi-
lateral approach from all sectors of the economy should be
adopted in training professionals to contribute to the growth
of the nation's economy.
