Maryam Aminu
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is turning heads at the 19th Abuja International Trade Fair with an impressive display of indigenously developed technological products, underscoring Nigeria’s growing technological capability and industrial self-reliance.
The fair, hosted at the Abuja Trade and Convention Centre, has attracted global attention with NASENI showcasing innovations that are critical to national development.
The Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, represented by the Director of Information, New Media and Protocol, Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, emphasized the agency’s commitment to driving Nigeria’s industrialization through its 3C’s principle: Creation, Collaboration, and Commercialization.
Speaking at the NASENI Day event, he reiterated the agency’s dedication to advancing Nigeria’s technological frontier, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This year’s participation is another opportunity to exhibit NASENI’s indigenously developed products and technologies aimed at transforming Nigeria’s economy,” Halilu said.
“Our display at the fair enhances awareness of NASENI’s work and boosts engagement with stakeholders and end-users.”
On display are products from NASENI’s 12 Development Institutes, including NASENI Solar Energy Ltd. (NSEL).
Among the standout innovations are the NASENI Transformer, NASENI Solar CCTV, Automatic Change Over Switch, Digital Roadsign, and the cutting-edge CNG Conversion Centre in Utako, Abuja.
Other exhibits include science kits, a rotary furnace, and an animal feed machine, designed to address key industrial challenges and foster Nigeria’s economic growth.
Halilu highlighted that NASENI’s mandate to carry out research, reverse engineering, and manufacturing is pivotal in building home-grown capacities for sustainable industrialization.
Under his leadership, the agency has been transformed, with a stronger focus on technology transfer and the domestication of new technologies to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
“This event is more than just an exhibition; it’s a platform to showcase Nigeria’s technological prowess to the world and secure valuable partnerships that can further boost the nation’s economic potential,” Halilu noted.
With over 500 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors, this year’s fair, themed “Mobility: Options for Transportation, Trade Finance, and Transportation,” serves as a unique opportunity for NASENI to expand its reach and foster collaboration with global stakeholders.
As NASENI continues to innovate, it solidifies its position as a vital driver of Nigeria’s industrial future, marking another milestone in the country’s journey towards technological self-sufficiency.
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