The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has intensified its innovation and industrialisation agenda with a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening technology development, expanding digital reforms, and empowering Nigerians with practical technical skills.
The agency’s recent activities reflect its continued commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s industrialisation agenda by promoting local manufacturing, innovation, technology transfer, and human capital development.
Furthermore, NASENI has reaffirmed that science, engineering, and technology remain central to building a competitive and self-reliant Nigerian economy.
Partnership to Modernise Public Institutions
One of NASENI’s latest initiatives is its partnership with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to accelerate the digitisation of public services.
Furthermore, both organisations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at modernising assets declaration systems through digital technology, strengthening institutional efficiency, and improving service delivery across government agencies.
The collaboration demonstrates NASENI’s growing role in supporting digital transformation beyond manufacturing and engineering.
Empowering Women and Youths
NASENI has also expanded its capacity-building programmes targeted at women and young Nigerians.
Furthermore, the agency recently launched empowerment initiatives focused on science, technology, engineering, innovation, renewable energy, entrepreneurship, and technical skills development to prepare participants for opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving industrial economy.
The programmes are designed to improve employability while encouraging innovation and self-reliance.
Driving Industrial Innovation
The agency continues implementing projects that promote indigenous manufacturing and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported industrial products.
Furthermore, NASENI remains focused on developing locally produced engineering components, renewable energy technologies, modern manufacturing systems, and commercial products capable of supporting industrial growth.
Local innovation strengthens national competitiveness.
Supporting Skills Development
NASENI has reiterated that developing technical skills remains essential for Nigeria’s long-term economic transformation.
Furthermore, through training programmes, research partnerships, and technology incubation initiatives, the agency is equipping Nigerians with practical knowledge needed to participate actively in the country’s industrial development.
Human capital remains a key driver of innovation.
Expanding Renewable Energy Projects
The agency continues investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure as part of efforts to improve energy access and support sustainable industrial development.
Furthermore, ongoing projects include local manufacturing of renewable energy components and industrial facilities designed to strengthen Nigeria’s clean energy ecosystem while creating employment opportunities.
Renewable energy supports sustainable growth.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Technology Ecosystem
NASENI believes stronger collaboration between government, research institutions, private sector organisations, and technology innovators will accelerate national development.
Furthermore, the agency continues promoting partnerships capable of transforming research outcomes into commercially viable products that strengthen local industries and improve economic productivity.
Innovation thrives through collaboration.
Building a Self-Reliant Economy
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to implementing projects that position Nigeria as a leading manufacturing and technology hub in Africa.
Furthermore, by combining innovation, digital transformation, skills development, local manufacturing, and renewable energy initiatives, NASENI aims to strengthen industrial capacity, create employment, attract investment, and support the country’s long-term economic development.
