Presidential Renewed Hope Media Tour Hails NASENI Technology Transformation, Says Tinubu’s Industrial Agenda Gaining Momentum

By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, Northern Nigeria

The Presidential Renewed Hope Media Tour has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its remarkable progress in advancing local technology development, describing the Agency as a key driver of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s industrial transformation.

This is contained in a press statement e-signed by the Director of Information at NASENI, Segun Ayeoyenikan.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Special Adviser to the President on Communication, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga described the visit as “impressive, impressive, impressive,” noting that NASENI’s achievements demonstrated the capacity of Nigerian youths to excel when supported by purposeful leadership. He praised the transformation recorded under the leadership of Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI Khalil Suleiman Halilu.

In his remarks, Mr. Halilu explained that sustainable industrial growth did not require products to be 100 per cent locally produced but rather demanded strategic technology development, innovation and partnerships. He stated that NASENI was prioritizing commercially viable innovations capable of creating jobs, reducing production time and supporting the Nigeria First Policy.

He also highlighted the Agency’s efforts in technology transfer, commercialization, mentorship of innovators and the Innovate Naija Challenge, which provided a ₦500 million prize fund to support and scale promising Nigerian innovations.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, commended NASENI’s achievements and urged the media to give greater visibility to the Federal Government’s programmes and successes across sectors.

Similarly, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hajia Hadiza Bala Usman emphasized the need for stronger strategic communication and patronage of Nigerian innovations, while Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare advocated a policy encouraging Ministries, Departments and Agencies to prioritise NASENI and other locally manufactured products.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Tunde Rahman and Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media, Otega Ogra also commended NASENI’s partnerships and locally developed technologies.

During the tour, the delegation inspected NASENI’s facilities, including drone technology, helicopter assembly, reverse engineering, precision manufacturing, renewable energy, agricultural technology and recycling systems. The visitors witnessed the practical implementation of the Agency’s 3Cs framework—Creation, Collaboration and Commercialization—which is driving indigenous manufacturing and technology transfer.

Stakeholders at the end of the visit called for sustained national campaigns to promote Nigerian-made products, strengthen local manufacturing, reduce import dependence and advance President Tinubu’s industrialization agenda.