Maryam Aminu
In a groundbreaking initiative, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has partnered with Nigerian technology company Imose Technologies Ltd to roll out made-in-Nigeria laptops and tablets, marking a significant step toward local content development and economic self-reliance.
The new devices, a 14-inch NASENI Zedon X-Pro laptop and a 10.5-inch tablet, were unveiled as part of NASENI’s mission to advance indigenous industrialization and job creation, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
This agenda emphasizes bolstering local content and economic partnerships as key drivers for revitalizing Nigeria’s economy.
The Zedon X-Pro laptop, featuring a Core i5 processor, combines power and portability, catering to diverse user needs from students and professionals to anyone seeking a reliable device on the go.
Meanwhile, the 10.5-inch tablet offers versatility for activities like document editing, creative tasks, video streaming, and gaming, highlighting NASENI’s commitment to designing practical devices for the Nigerian market.
According to NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, this collaboration is a strategic decision under the agency’s 3Cs principles of Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialization.
“We are transforming NASENI into a central player in Nigeria’s technology revolution, with a focus on adopting, adapting, and domesticating cutting-edge technologies. This partnership with Imose Technologies is aimed at reducing importation and establishing a national technology brand that every Nigerian household can access,” Halilu stated.
Imose Technologies Chairman, Osayi Izedonmwen, expressed pride in the partnership, highlighting the company’s decade-long dedication to addressing uniquely Nigerian challenges.
“We are honored to collaborate with NASENI to bridge the digital divide and make technology more accessible for education and work,” he said, underlining Imose’s focus on manufacturing locally-designed devices to transform institutions and improve lives.
The launch of these NASENI-branded devices embodies a shared vision of innovation and national pride between NASENI and Imose Technologies. It is anticipated that these devices will soon be available for purchase by government agencies, private organizations, and individuals across Nigeria. Prospective buyers can inquire further by contacting NASENI directly at sales@naseni.gov.ng.
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