The Lagos State government has awarded 100-million-naira grant to start-ups and science research initiatives from various universities within the state.

The grant is part of the six pillars of the development agenda of the Governor BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU administration, which includes fuelling technology-driven innovations to transform Lagos into a 21st century digital economy and smart city.

The beneficiaries of the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council grant are innovating and solving problems in the area of food security, manufacturing, health management and COVID-19 alleviation.

The Governor stated that science and technology remain key enablers to transform the socio-economic and his administration is on course to delivering good governance and bettering live of Lagosians.