On October 10, 2024, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, unveiled his vision to position NASENI as Nigeria’s top agency for innovation and technology transfer. This announcement came as Halilu marked his first year in office.
Reflecting on the achievements during his tenure, Halilu emphasized that NASENI’s role in the country’s socio-economic development is now firmly in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “One year after, it is a case of promise made and kept,” he said, highlighting that 36 products developed by NASENI are already available in the corporate market.
Among the products NASENI has introduced are solar irrigation pumps, electric vehicles, smartphones, solar home systems, and smart meters, underscoring the agency’s commitment to innovation and commercial viability. Halilu also shared plans to expand access to these products by opening a retail showroom. “We want to have a showroom where people can walk in and buy,” he added.
Under Halilu’s leadership, NASENI has forged partnerships with strategic stakeholders and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance local content and ensure sustainable technology transfer. These efforts have placed NASENI at the forefront of Nigeria’s technological advancement, with a clear focus on bringing its innovations from development to market.
