195 can easily understand and utilise. In addition, these agencies are expected to build up extension capability to help disseminate the findings to users and to provide feedback to the research stations and centres. One of such ~gencles Is the Agricultural Extension Research Liaison Services CAERLS). The planned National Technology Development Centre Is expected to perform similar func­tions, for the Industrial sector of the economy when operational • . Lastly, there Is a general reluctance on the part of both local and foreign entrepreneurs In Nigeria, to uti I lse results of local research In their productive activities. This situations could be attributed to a number· of factors, some of which Include: a) The Incomplete nature of research results, entrepreneurs are known to prefer packages ·that would provide them In one piece. with alI relevant t~hnologles for their production activities; b) The use of local research findings often requiring other Inputs that might not be readily available; c) The long-term nature of Investment associated with the utilisation of local research lnnovaltons: and d) The financial have not been resultsJ and risks Involved In utilising results that tested over time IncLuding unpatented e) Lack of confidence In the development potential of the research results or even sheer Ignorance on the part of the potential users. CONCLUSION One of the main objectives of Science and Technology In Nigeria, Is to create an enduring framework to accelerate growth In the economic wei 1-belng of Nigerians through the rapid assess­ ment and optimum utilisation of the Nations' natural resources• To this end. an appropriate machinery has been evolved to co­ ordinate scientific research In the country. The responsibility to operate th(s machinery Is vested with the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, which as the policy making 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the role of science and technology in Nigeria's economic development, with a focus on the utilization of research findings in the agricultural and industrial sectors. It highlights the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in adopting local research results due to various factors, and emphasizes the need for an effective framework to accelerate growth.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, Industry, Science and technology