Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu (l0 and other Council members in a pensive mood as Cabinet Members observed a minute silent to honour the memory of the late Vice President Alex Ekwueme during the weekly meeting of the Federal executive Council at the State House, Abuja.
By Emmanuel Elebeke
ABUJA – The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has called on Nigeria and Cuba to work together in order to find solution to some of the healthcare problems in the third world.
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Dr. Onu said this at a One Year anniversary of the death of late leader of Cuba, Fidel Castro, organized by the Nigeria-Cuba Friendship and Cultural Association, Abuja chapter on Tuesday in Abuja.
He noted that the contribution of Cuba under the leadership of Fidel Castro through Science and Technology made the country to be a leader in the health sector and made Cuban doctors much sought after in the world.
Dr. Onu further hinted that Cuba had produced so many solutions to many diseases ravaging the world and also contributed and intervened in the liberation of many African countries, citing the examples of Algeria, Angola etc.
“As we celebrate Fidel Castro, we celebrate all Cuban. His brother, Raul Castro is still threading the commendable path of his late brother” he added.
Dr. Onu who said Cuba was always there at time of need, commended the role Cuba played during Ebola outbreak in the country.
In his opening remarks, the President of the Trade Union Council (TUC), Mr. Kaigama said that the Cuban revolution remain a reference point in Labour struggle, adding that the spirit of Fidel Castro will continue to nurture revolutions in Nigeria and Africa.
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