FG rues Nigeria’s low global innovation rating

The federal government has expressed displeasure over Nigeria’s low ranking in the Global Innovation Index which is 109th among the 132 economies featured in the 2023 rankings. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this on Monday in Abuja at the Award Ceremony of the 4th Annual Federal […]

The federal government has expressed displeasure over Nigeria’s low ranking in the Global Innovation Index which is 109th among the 132 economies featured in the 2023 rankings.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this on Monday in Abuja at the Award Ceremony of the 4th Annual Federal Civil Service Innovation Competition.

She said it is hoped that with the sustained support, the Nigeria Public Service will significantly contribute to improving Nigeria’s ranking in the global innovation index from its present low position.

She said innovation is about identifying problems, stirring up creativity and engaging in divergent thinking to derive solutions to improve the quality of life.

• We must treat kidnappers as terrorists – Tinubu
• Insurance sector’s assets hit N2.67tln in Q4 2023 – NAICOM

In her welcome address, Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, noted that public service innovation plays a crucial role in addressing societal challenges and improving governance effectiveness.