materials that aid directly, the teaching and learning of science. There Is also the problem associated with the development and use of Science and Technology Information system. A wei I documented system providing Information on alI facets of S&T, could enhance directly the planning and management of Its progra­ mmes and Indirectly the self-sustaining development of the Nation. Data currently available on S&T activities and manpower statistics are scanty and unrel fable. This situation Is partly caused by the fact that before now, the sole and statutory responsibility tor the col lectlon, processln~, storage and dissemination of alI data In the country, was vested In a central organization -the Federal Office of Statistics CFOS>. Over the years, this office has had problems that tended to affect Its activities and therefore. the rei lab II lty of surveys, from where the ~ata are usually ~'rived. The consequences leads to unreliable ·planning efforts and erode on projections on forecasts made. With the relaxation of the rele­ vant legislations. surveys can now be conducted on a sectoral basis. to obtain more reliable data on alI science and technology activities and manpower engaged In the sector. In this regard• the FMEST Is conducting surveys to collect scientific manpower statistics and data on S&T activities In the country. Although these surveys are conducted at the Instance of the FMEST~ partici­ pation by FOS Is necessary and useful to ensure the standardisa­ tion of data so collected. Owing to the Illiterate status of most of the users of research findings particularly farmers, problems are often encoun­ tered In transferring these results, quickly from the research stations. to the productive sector. So In an effort to overcome these problems, It was necessary to establIsh agencies to essen­ tially translate the findings Into forms and languages the users 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the development and use of Science and Technology Information system, which is essential for planning and management of programs in the field. It also mentions the collection of data on S&T activities and manpower statistics, as well as the translation of research findings into a format that can be understood by users, particularly farmers. This suggests that the text is focused on the application of science and technology to improve various sectors.

**Category**
Education, Science and technology