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Ogundipe made this assertion on Friday, at the Lagos State
University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu.
He spoke during the the inaugural founder’sday lecture of
the institution, with the theme “Nation Building Through Innovation, Science
and Technology”
The former vice chancellor said that nations carried out
such investment to bolster their defence and security apparatus.
“Defence technology innovation improves a country’s capacity
to handle security issues and safeguard its population.
“Innovation and technology can be very important in
improving a country’s internal security.
“It helps to create strategies, technologies, and policies
that are effective in addressing changing security issues.
“Countries that invest in science, innovation, and
technology are often ahead of those that do not invest or rather invest poorly.
“When we talk about nation-building, we take into account
several factors, all of which are now influenced by science, innovation, and
technology,”Ogundipe said.
He added that important facets of how innovation and
research contribute to Nigeria’s internal security include analysis and
intelligence gathering, technology adoption and surveillance, cybersecurity
measures.
Others, according to him, are border security and
cross-border cooperation, conflict resolution and peace building, training and
skill development, and public awareness and education.
“No other country can help us, we need to help ourselves to
invest in our security.
“A country’s ability to innovate and use technological
advancements is closely linked to its economic development,” Ogundipe said.
He noted that innovation, science, and technology play a
critical role in the development of infrastructure, influencing how societies
organise, construct, and oversee vital organisational and physical structures.
“These components play a major role in the progress,
effectiveness, and sustainability of infrastructure projects in a variety of
industries.
“Innovation is a key factor in economic growth, frequently
resulting from advances in science and technology.
“New industries are encouraged to emerge through investments
in technology and innovation.
“In addition to producing highly skilled jobs, the expansion
of industries like biotechnology, clean energy, and information technology also
supports ancillary businesses, which boosts overall employment and economic
diversification,”Ogundipe said.
He said that beyond the sphere of the economy, science and
technology had the capacity to significantly impact social progress and
inclusivity.
“Nations can harness the transformative power of innovation
to build resilient and prosperous societies by adopting a future-oriented
mindset, allocating resources to education and research, and responsibly
navigating the challenges.
“Let’s set out on a journey together where innovation serves
as the cornerstone for building a nation and moves us closer to a more
promising and inclusive future,”Ogundipe said.
Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya ,Vice-Chancellor, LASUSTECH, said
the founder’s day lecture was to share with the larger society the
institution’s achievements and impact in fulfilling our mandate.
Odusanya said that their goal remained to become a highly
competitive, much sought ,globally acclaimed and world class university.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 67 students
with 4.50 CGPA were given 50 per cent scholarship of their tuition fees.
The LASUSTECH vice chancellor also gave one million naira to
the best male and female students from Epe.
Prof. Adebisi Balogun, former Vice Chancellor, Federal
University of Technology, Akure, also gave the sum of N75,000 to the best
students each in the five faculties of the institution.
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