On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), took the stage at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja to unveil an array of innovative products developed in collaboration with technical partners. Among the showcased items were the NASENI 300 Watts LED Solar Street Lamp, the NASENI Laptop, the NASENI Lithium battery, NASENI solar irrigation pumps, and a NASENI Smartphone.
Following the media briefing, the Agency has been inundated with inquiries from interested dealers and the general public regarding the availability of these products.
In response, the Agency wishes to inform the public that all queries regarding bulk orders for the NASENI laptop and the NASENI solar irrigation pump, as well as pre-orders for all other showcased products, should be directed via email to: sales@naseni.gov.ng.
Since assuming his role as EVC/CEO of NASENI, Halilu has consistently emphasized the Agency’s dedication to collaborating with private sector partners to introduce top-notch household and industrial products to the market. Leveraging NASENI’s technical prowess, the Agency aims to facilitate private sector engagement, thereby unlocking new markets both domestically and internationally.
“Our new model at NASENI is to do everything to conserve resources, avoid duplication of effort, and shorten go-to-market time. What this means is that whenever we find serious partners who are already operating in our areas of interest, we will work with and support them to improve their products and take these products to the market.
“As a government agency, we are not out to compete with the private sector. Instead, we are here as partners and enablers, helping with everything from design, to testing, to helping scale up production capacity, and seeking out new markets.”
Over time, the NASENI vision is that its domestic product manufacturing initiatives will transition from “Semi-Knocked Down” (SKD) assembly, to “Completely Knocked Down” (CKD) assembly. In addition, there will be a concerted effort to increase the input of locally-sourced materials in all product components. NASENI will also work to ensure the full transfer of all required Intellectual Property (IP) and technology elements and licensing.
NASENI pledges to maintain transparency by keeping the public informed about the advancements made in this transformative industrial journey. This journey reflects the agency’s three core operating principles: Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialization. Through these principles, NASENI is committed to forging partnerships, fostering innovation, and bringing viable products to market, ultimately driving economic growth and technological advancement.
“As the only purpose-built agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria with a technology transfer mandate, NASENI will always focus on progressively scaling-up local-content sourcing, and strengthening domestic technical and production capacity,” says Halilu.
