By Zainab Bakare
The Nigerian Academy of Science is set to make history with the official opening of Nigeria’s first dedicated science museum to the public on May 21 in Abuja.
The landmark facility, known as the NAS–T.Y. Danjuma Museum and Library, was funded and commissioned in 2025 by retired General Theophilus Danjuma as part of efforts to strengthen science education, research, and innovation in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by NAS President, Abubakar Sambo, and the academy’s Public Affairs Secretary, Chinedum Babalola, the institution describes the museum and library as a transformative platform designed to promote interactive scientific learning and public engagement.
According to the academy, the facility will provide students, researchers, educators, and members of the public with an immersive environment for exhibitions, scientific exploration, and educational activities aimed at deepening appreciation for science and its role in national development.
The academy noted that the museum would also accommodate school excursions, organised group tours, and exhibitions, creating opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration, and innovation-driven engagement.
NAS added that the project is expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education in Nigeria through permanent installations and regularly curated themed exhibitions.
The academy further expressed readiness to partner with corporate organisations, development agencies, and stakeholders interested in supporting the long-term sustainability and expansion of the museum.
As part of activities lined up for the opening ceremony, the Director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kunle Odunsi, will deliver a public lecture titled: “Redefining Cancer Care in the Era of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology: Implications for Research, Treatment, and Policy in Nigeria.”
The event will also feature the induction of seven distinguished individuals as Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science, marking another milestone in the academy’s commitment to promoting scientific excellence in the country.
