The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), for championing local content development, particularly in the areas of electric vehicles, motorbikes and solar-powered smart irrigation systems, through accelerated technology transfer.
Gbajabiamila gave the commendation, following a one-day fact-finding tour of some government agencies under the supervision of the State House supervision in Abuja.
He expressed President Bola Tinubu’s confidence in the nation’s human resources and their ability to lead technological advancement.
”I’m very impressed with what we have seen and what we have heard,’ the Chief of Staff said after a tour of facility at NASENI.
”The fact that you have 35 market ready products and have completed 44 tangible projects and initiatives in 10 months speaks volumes to your commitment, dedication, and passion for what you are doing.
”I commend you and the rest of the team on what you are doing. We live in a world of modern-day technology and Nigeria must not be left behind and we need agencies like NASENI to propagate the President’s vision on advancement in technology,” he told the Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu.
On staff welfare, the Chief of Staff noted that creating an enabling work environment is very important to boosting staff morale and productivity.
He noted that due to NASENI’s location at the Idu industrial layout, Abuja, approximately 30 kilometres from the city centre, the management should provide adequate support to ease transportation costs for employees.
In his remarks, Halilu thanked President Tinubu for his unflinching support to the agency.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to conducting research and development, as well as the production and commercialization of products that contribute directly to Nigeria’s GDP and improve the lives of the people.
