The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is to unveil recent scientific discoveries and innovations works of some scientists in the continent.
President of the Academy, Prof. Lise Korsten of the University of Pretoria, made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday, during a press conference ahead of its forthcoming General Assembly and Scientific Conference billed for Dec. 9 to Dec. 12.
Represented by the Secretary General of AAS, Prof. Friday Okonofua, said the conference would serve as an opportunity for young scientists to leverage their potentials.
The conference with the theme “Empowering and Advancing Africa’s Scientific Enterprise”, will cover sub themes including: Health, climate change, science diplomacy, among others.
According to Korsten, the conference would be declared opened by President Bola Tinubu, while the President, African Development Bank, Prof. Akinwunmi Adesina would deliver the keynote address.
