Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), revealed that since taking office a year ago, the Agency has produced thirty-six (36) technological inventions. He said the initiative was in keeping with the renewed hope agenda of the current administration.
He claims that the initiative has reduced reliance on imported goods by introducing a range of 35 economically viable products thus far.
“Every product demonstrates our dedication to sustainable industrial practices and lowering our reliance on imports while also representing a technological advancement.” Consequently, this stimulates economic expansion.
We’ve been moving more quickly to advance the eight strategic pillars that support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria ever since I was appointed to lead the country’s industrialization reforms under his leadership. Our “Accelerated Technology Transfer & Adaptation Strategy, an initiative to fast-track our technological advancement,” is at the heart of this endeavor, Halilu said.
The NASENI helmsman stated that by emphasizing innovation and indigenous solutions, the products support the expansion of Nigeria’s economy and the creation of jobs.
“Our objective is to enhance Nigeria’s position in the global manufacturing and technology landscape and promote the country’s economic diversification.”
He remembered that upon joining the Agency, he had pledged to commercialize technology within three years, and Nigerians today testified to his word.
NASENI Engr. Bernard Ozigi, Director of the Technology Business Development (TBD) Department, attested to Halilu’s assertion, stating that just two goods were available on the market at the time of the EVC, despite the fact that there were 80 patented innovations. “But it is a celebration of great accomplishments today.”
Speaking about the recent tragedies in northeastern Nigeria, Ozigi stated that the Agency sent 800 bags of grains and 800 stoves that were 80 percent efficient. which, in contrast to cooking gas, is more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and quicker to cook.
Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the Director of Information for NASENI, stated earlier during the tour of the facility to examine the technologies that the organization’s goal is to industrialize Nigeria and increase productivity. He believed that a country cannot be productive if it does not increase its economic capacity.
Regarding one of the innovations, he said that a complete village could be powered by the “3-inch solar pump,” a solar irrigation device.
According to Ayeoyenikan, the idea entails a solar irrigation pump that runs on batteries and is intended to give fields a sustainable supply of water. Furthermore, the effect will give farmers a steady supply of water, allowing for year-round farming even in regions with erratic sunlight. “It will increase agricultural output, lessen reliance on fossil fuels, cut farmer operating expenses, and promote environmental sustainability.
According to him, NASENI is working on a project called Electric Vehicles, which will concentrate on creating and deploying electricity-powered sustainable transportation alternatives in place of conventional fossil fuels. This project will include designing and producing electric cars, buses, bikes, and other forms of transportation.
The EVC praised the journalists’ unwavering dedication to promoting NASENI’s innovations.
It was said that the newly developed goods were already on the market and were about to undergo significant commercialization.
