{"id":8833,"date":"2020-10-15T11:56:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T11:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbrri.gov.ng\/new\/?p=8833"},"modified":"2020-10-22T11:57:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T11:57:51","slug":"members-of-the-federal-house-of-representatives-committee-on-science-and-technology-visits-nbrri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbrri.gov.ng\/new\/members-of-the-federal-house-of-representatives-committee-on-science-and-technology-visits-nbrri\/","title":{"rendered":"MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES\u2019 COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VISITS NBRRI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">NBRRI has catapulted itself into limelight through its massive and positive impact in promoting local contents in the Road and Building Sectors in the country.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This was an appraisal of NBRRI\u2019s huge contributions through the use of NBRRI\u2019s Technologies and Innovations in the construction industry has highlighted by the Chairperson of the Federal House of Representatives\u2019 Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Barr. Beni Lar. The committee visited NBRRI\u2019s administrative head office in Abuja on 15th October, 2020 to carry out its usual oversight functions on the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">In her speech, Hon. Barr. Beni Lar stated that NBRRI has done great job in most constituencies in the country through the use of NBRRI\u2019s technologies for the construction of rural roads and blocks of classrooms whit her constituency has one of the beneficiaries. She then encouraged the institute to do more in the area of building collapse in the country.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The committee members were warmly received by the Ag. Director-General\/Chief Executive Officer of the Institute Prof. Samson Duna and were conducted on a tour round the complex to see the various machines in NBRRI\u2019s Laboratory and the display center. The Ag. DG\/CEO explained to the members of the committee the various functions of the machines, as he also used the opportunity to appreciate the huge contributions of the Hon. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu in acquiring the machines.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In his welcome address, Prof. Duna appreciated the Chairperson of the committee, Hon. Barr. Beni Lar for her struggle and positive impact and immensely contributions to the success of NBRRI having a permanent office space today after occupying rented apartments for almost forty years.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Prof. Duna also explained to the members the major functions of NBRRI when it comes to Research and Development. He also stated some contributions the Institute has attained so far. He never failed to inform them that NBRRI has offices in all the Six geo-political zones in the country. (South-South {Uyo Akwa, Ibom State}, South \u2013 East {Nnewi, Anambra State}, South \u2013 West {Lagos, Lagos State}, Noth \u2013 Central {Jos, Plateau State}, North \u2013 East {Gombe, Gombe State}, North \u2013 West {Kano, Kano State}).<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He concluded by appealing to the committee to do all it could to assist NBRRI in achieving its goals in the promotion of local materials in the country. He stated that the closure of boarders should be a great opportunity in promoting local products in the country which will improve job creation and increase the country\u2019s GDP.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBRRI has catapulted itself into limelight through its massive and positive impact in promoting local contents in the Road and Building Sectors in the country. 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