Africa has been relegated to the background in the world affairs largely because of her low level of industrial and technological development, the Director General of African International Foundation for Science and Technology, Dr Yakubu Haruna Ugwolawo has said briefing Newsmen in Abuja, Friday, Dr Ugwolawo said science and technological development is now major criteria in determining power of people.

He said it is a well known fact that Africa gave birth to word's first civilization " We spoke the first language, taught the world the art of writing the hieroglyphic scripts and manifestation of our architectural and mathematical ingenuity, develop medicine, agriculture, mummification, first calendar, astronomy, natural science including physics, chemistry and biology".

"Indeed, it is not out of place to say that Africa's brought forth all the mathematical principles and the entire knowledge base for modern civilization".

He said the condition of Africa now is because of her overdependence on contraption from people of other races who are ironically pleased to see riotous, hunger-stricken and sick Africa.

He urged scientists in the continent to join hand to bring back the lost heritage.

He said part of the activities earmark for this year include international science and technology symposium, workshop, exhibition, conference, seminar and award ceremony.