Nigeria, UK, Ghana Launch £1.9 Million Sankore Initiative to Boost ST&I

• Sankore also seeks to support key agreements, including the UK-Ghana ST&I Strategy
• The £1.9 million initiative falls under the UK-Africa Technology and Innovation Partnerships
• Sankore also prioritizes the commercialization of research-driven solutions

In a collaborative effort to bolster science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) across West Africa, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has partnered with Nigeria’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) to launch the Sankore initiative.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that the £1.9 million initiative falls under the UK-Africa Technology and Innovation Partnerships (ATIP) and aims to foster deeper collaboration between the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana.

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Sankore also seeks to support key agreements, including the UK-Ghana ST&I Strategy (2023-2027) and the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership signed in November 2024.

According to a statement released by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in Lagos, the Sankore initiative is set to work closely with key stakeholders in Nigeria and Ghana to foster innovation-led economic growth.

With a primary focus on supporting the operationalization of Ghana’s National Research Fund (GNRF) and Nigeria’s National Research Fund (NRF), Sankore aims to enhance research and technological development in both countries.

Furthermore, the initiative will aid Nigeria in establishing its National Research and Innovation Council (NRIC), an institution designed to shape national research priorities, improve policies, and strengthen the country’s innovation landscape.

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Sankore also prioritizes the commercialization of research-driven solutions, particularly within vital sectors such as agriculture and energy, to maximize its impact on regional development.

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