The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ,Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila CFR, has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (@NASENIHQ) for its technological advancements, product innovations and interventions in various sectors of the economy.
The Chief Staff stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Agency today Wednesday, August 21, 2024 alongside the Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija; and the Permanent Secretary, State House, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi.
Gbajabiamila took time to test drive NASENI’s electric vehicle pick-up van and visited NASENI’s Hatch Box, Innovation Hub, Solar Irrigation Pump, and was shown new products such as Home Solar, Prepaid Meter, Laptop, Smartphone, Battery among others.
The visit was part of the engagements with agencies of government under the supervision of the Presidency to understand their mandates, activities and challenges and how they are aligning with the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking after an inspection tour of NASENI Complex in Idu Industrial Area, and also witnessing first-hand the new projects and products embarked on by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu since assuming office in September 2013, Gbajabiamila thanked the EVC and Management for their warm reception.
The Chief of Staff to the President commended the EVC, stating that Halilu’s impact has translated into lots of products within a period of 11 months which is a testament to his commitment, dedication and passion for excellence.
Gbajabiamila noted that in this technology-driven age, NASENI is one of the key agencies of government to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which aims to position Nigeria amongst the comity of nations in scientific and technological advancements.
Earlier, the EVC of NASENI took time to explain to the Chief of Staff the various innovations, interventions and partnerships which the Agency has embarked on in the last few months to advance technology transfer and align the NASENI’s mandate with President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.