According to him, “the University, is committed to the highest level of scientific research, has established several research centres. There are also, a number of specialized Institutes in the University and the African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation (AISPI) is one of these.”“The African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation(AISPI) started as Technology Planning and Development Unit (TPDU) in 1974 and was upgraded to an institute in June 2011.”“The Unit was established to conduct policy research on how to harness Science and Technology for Economic Development. This conference is providing the platform for knowledge sharing on diverse strategies for the deployment of science, technology and innovation to engender inclusive development. The African Institute for Science policy and innovation is currently an autonomous Institute in the Obafemi Awolowo University. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other ServicesPresident Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make the available top-of-the-range service to its Nigerian subscribers… OAU sets to strengthen TPDU to conduct policy research, harness science for economic development ; OAU sets to strengthen TPDU to conduct policy research, harness science for economic development ; OAU sets to strengthen TPDU to conduct policy research, harness science for economic development ; OAU sets to strengthen TPDU to conduct policy research, harness science for economic development.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 15, 2021 13:52 UTC