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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the core functions of my Ministry is to promote research innovation and technology. Through collaboration with other key stakeholders, my Ministry has developed a policy on science, technology and innovation. To improve the co-ordination of research technology and innovation in the country, my Ministry has drafted Science and Technology and Innovation Bill (STIB) that I will be tabling in this House soon. This Bill proposes in addition to our National Council for Science and Technology to establish two new organs. That is the National Research Foundation (NRF) to deal with the funding of research development and innovation and the National Innovation Agency to manage the process of moving research and innovative ideas from our universities and research institutions to industry and the market and finally into useful goods and services for our people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, development of tertiary education and training is crucial for the production of qualified personnel that will in turn have impact on social and economic development of the country. My Ministry is, therefore, placing great emphasis on the provision of necessary human and physical facilities in our institutions. In this regard, my"
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