The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is set 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, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, at a news conference ahead of its forthcoming General Assembly and Scientific Conference billed for Dec. 9 to Dec. 12.
Korsten, 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 News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference with the theme “Empowering and Advancing Africa’s Scientific Enterprise”, will cover sub themes including: Health, climate change, science diplomacy, among others.
Korsten added that the conference would be declared opened by President Bola Tinubu, while the President, African Development Bank, Prof. Akinwunmi Adesina would deliver the keynote address. (NAN)