The Nigerian Academy of Science Maiden Scientific Conference (NAS 2020)





The Nigerian Academy of Science; the apex society of Science and Technology in Nigeria established in 1977 held its maiden scientific conference at the University of Lagos (Multi-purpose Hall) on the 4th and 5th of February 2020. The conference gathered about 300 scientist, researchers and relevant stakeholders from across Nigeria to deliberate and examine the role of science in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The conference is framed around five sub-themes:
  • ·        Science for Poverty Reduction
  • ·         Revitalizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
  • ·         Innovation for Health
  • ·         Energy Solutions and Environmental Sustainability
  • ·         Ensuring Food Security in Nigeria

Interestingly, I attended and participated in the conference as a scientist/researcher to share my original research through an oral presentation under the sub-theme: Innovation for Health. The conference was nourished with relevant, notable and influential persons who were physically in attendance; some of which are fellows (FAS) of the society including:

  • Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye FAS: Director General (DG) for NAFDAC
  • Prof. Charles Esimone FAS: Vice Chancellor (VC) Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  • Prof. Suliamon Elias Bogoro of TETFUND
  • Prof. Ekanem Briade FAS: Former Vice Chancellor, Nassarawa State University
  • Prof. Abubakar Sambo FAS: former DG, Energy Commission of Nigeria
  • Dr. Olatunde Adekola: Senior Education Specialist, World Bank, Africa.
  • Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu: Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe  FAS: Vice Chancellor (VC) University of Lagos
  • Mr. Tunji Bello: Hon. Commissioner, Lagos State Min. of Environment and Water Resources
  • Dr. Bamidele Makanjuola: Chairman, Vitafoam Nigeria
  • Mr. Yao Ydo: Director UNESCO, Regional Office, Abuja
  • Dr. Omokhudu Idogho: Managing Director, Society for Family Health (SFH) among others


During my presentation, I recommended a behavioral change towards the killer disease ‘Malaria’. I emphasized on the No Breeding sites =No Mosquito=No Malaria policy and suggested Source Reduction Strategies toward malaria control without leaving out children participation in health interventions as they are the future of every community that can ensure sustainability.
          

Presenting at the 1st  Scientific conference of the Nigerian Academy of Science 


The conference was worthwhile and highly imparting with scientific deliberations/innovations from erudite scholars and stakeholders while the logistics was good with classy hospitality, yummy tea breaks and delicious meals. I Learnt, Unlearn and Relearn

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