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I Believe in Futuristic Techpreneurship-TD
Harry ‘Tomi Davies (TD), chief executive officer, TechnoVision Communications and chairman, Mobile Monday (Nigeria), has seen it all in the wonderful world of information and communications technologies, having worked for over 30 years; seeing it evolve from the IBM 360 mainframe and X-25 dominated enterprise computing setting to the present sophisticated personal, pervasive internet, cloud computing and mobile device driven world.
TD had worked in the USA, UK, and Europe, Asia and Africa organizations, measuring from start-up to multi-national corporations.
In spite his tightschedule in the tech ecosystem, TD has authored articles and books and presented papers at major conferences across the globe on project management, technology & innovation and continues to be actively engaged as a consultant, advisor, speaker and mentor with investment interests in various companies.
He spoke to peter ugwu on TechnoVision’s approach to enhancing the fortunes of technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria, among other issue.
Technovision’s Mission in the Nigerian IT Space
The mission of TechnoVision is very simple. It is to help people use technology better. The whole idea is the fact that technology is a vision enabler.
I believe in futuristic-techprenure; I live in the future and the future belongs to technology. That’s why we are in the business of helping people foresee a future that is technology enabled.
TechnoVision’s Adopted Approach to Help Technoprenures?
We actually use the POEM framework as a guide for assessing techpreneurial opportunities. “P” stands for proposition.
We scrutinize your proposition within the context of the market. What is your vision for that particular market?
Who is that vision for? Because if you are not serving people or solving a problem, you are not really going to be creating value.
whole idea is: your proposition must innovate a solution for a particular set of people. Also, within the context of the proposition, what is the regulatory climate?
What is the competitive environment like? Once we see you have a viable proposition; that has significant market opportunity and a customer segment that is amenable to your proposition, then we say you have something.
The next thing we look at is the “O” which is Organization. How are you organized to create this value; because if you are not structured in your approach to developing value and rolling it out, sustainability will be lacking.
In organizations, we consider whether you area registered name, incorporated, partnership, limited, unlimited, limited by guarantee. In fact, what is the corporate governance? That is where we start from, because it will underpin the vision.
Additionally, who is going to manage this value creation process? Are you brining in a commercial manager or operational (competent) manager; is there a technically competent manager and what kind of staff capability are they looking at.
Not in the immediate, but in the long-term. That is what I earlier referred to as skills.
When we look at that, we would want to understand the processes you are going to use to create this value. Do you have suppliers and how are you going to buy from them.
Internally, what are your operational and production processes? If it were technology, what is your testing regime; how do you assess customer requirements? How does feedback come back into the whole requirements, et cetera.
Other Components Of The “POEM” Framework
When you are certain about the proposition and organization, we move to where everybody normally starts their focus on-which is the Economics or “Show me the money” to borrow a movie induced phrase. Unfortunately, most start ups attention tends to be inordinately focused on “E”. Until you understand the first two (that is your proposition and organisation), you may not get the money right.
You proposition will tell you, based on assumptions, what your revenue potential is and how you can get return on that capital when you employ it.
Your organization will also tell you the kind of expenditure that you will incur to create the value that will make those returns. So, if you consider what market sizes, what kind of trends are in the industry, you can get decent numbers to make a solid case from an economic standpoint for your value proposition.
After you have scaled the three you get to the “M”-the Milestones, which is about the plans. Everybody is talking about business plan. If you have not done the first three what are you planning!
The milestones are about the plan. Where are we now? How do you get to where you want to be? What steps to follow? Is it about raising money and for what?
For instance, we need space in the cloud. We need to empower our customers. These are key milestones that position you on the right track.
That is what I mean by POEM, which is the framework I recommend for all startups and we have showcased this through different concepts.
Where Technology Consideration Comes In?
So, as a techpreneur, you need to look at those things before you can look at the technology itself. The technology is about the future, there is no doubt about it. That is what I am now calling the device-to-cloud architecture.
Historically, we had client-server architectures. They may look and sound similar but there are fundamental differences. People were used to desktops, laptops, tablets, now we talk about laptops, tablets, mobile phones.
Some are even looking at Phablets, which is the combination of phones and tablets. But I just call them all devices. Why? They are all personal; they are peculiar to the individual as opposed to the old model where you could come and log on to my PC. Now, we carry our devices around and as we move along we will get to the age of wearables.
We are in the early stages of the age I have called intimate computing.
We are moving away from personal to intimate computing where your computing devices are intimate to the individual. It is just like someone cannot lend you his reading glasses.
Though, we still lend our mobile devices to people to make quick calls, but it can’t exceed hours. It is going to get more intimate.
To explain further, by the time we begin to wear gadgets like Google Glass or Samsung Gear in their numbers, then we will appreciate the level the intimacy has reached.
On the back-end, when we had client server you would hear people make statements like: ‘I have my server in my office’-my mail server, web server, etc. all of those things are going, going, gone because we discovered, overtime, that we can’t really secure them, manage or maintain all the upgrades that are necessary nor as is especially the case in Nigeria even provide the basic infrastructure of power and physical security perennially. That is what is making the cloud very attractive.
The Pivotal Role of the Internet in Achieving Intimate Computing
The second is what sits between the device and the cloud which is the internet access. Historically, we lacked this, but with MainOne, Glo 1, Sat1, and other broadband internet access sources coming on board, you start to get the idea of where we are getting along to.
Principally, what has changed was, in the old days of client-server we had local area networks that connected everybody.
But the internet has made the cloud-device architecture possible. So with the Internet pervasively available, whether through MiFi, or hotspots, the truth is that you can now connect to your back-end with much more ease than just five years ago.
It means you can have thinner to diminishing clients. So, the device does not have to posses much sophistication.
We now have Android Smartphones that can surf the internet; they can run almost all the programmes that a N150,000 phones does, at the same time, they cost less than N20,000. In the particular example I am thinking of for instance, the only difference is that while my Nexus5 is on the latest version of the Android operating system (version 4.42) my Huawei Y220is a few steps behind on version 2.36.
From an experiential standpoint it means that the Smartphone has arrived and can only get better in terms of value for money.
So, if you take those three components as the architecture of the future, your device which has intelligence (it has locations and sensors), so it can monitor heartbeats, and can tell when you are ill; the cloud, which by nature is unlimited and broadband in-between the two, which means even if you are doing video streaming, you start to understand the art of the possible.
Importance of National Broadband Policy Implementation
If you have listened to the Honourable Minister of Communication Technology lately, you know it’s broadband policy that she is pushing.
As the first ComTech Minister we ever had, one of her lasting legacy to the country will be the fact that she did put up the framework for broadband; which is the infrastructure of the future for this (and just about any other) country.
That policy is rich and she is working assiduously on the implementation, which is quite amazing.
In my opinion the three top Ministries under the current dispensation with aggressive developmental drives are the ComTech, Agriculture and Trade& Investment. They are pushing (aggressively) industry specific agendas that empower the rest of the economy. I am quite optimistic; looking at the mobile network operators rolling out LTE which is again wireless broadband, while the Minister is focused on fibre. Between fibre and wireless, we will be awash with broadband in the near future.
The Concept of Mobile Monday
Mobile Monday is in over a hundred cities worldwide. It started in 2000 with an aim of bringing mobile industry players together, to innovate, enhance capacity and generally grow the ecosystem. So, it is an ecosystem facilitator for growth.
About The Devcon Alpha Devigner Contest
Devon Alpha has been slow because of different factors. For instance, the Windows phone platform is not the one MoMo developers are very keen on.
They are keener on Android. However, Nokia has done an excellent job in getting them keen. And the fact that the API from Verve, which is a homegrown payment platform, is also new means a learning curve for all with a new API on what is the second platform.
Android is first, Windows follows. On the second platform things have been quite slow on the up-take. Nevertheless, we are expecting some interesting results at the end of the day.
Any Plans to Extend The Closing Date?
What we are doing, actually, is to showcase as we go along. Instead of giving a cut-off, we are going to be showcasing the best in a month or two, those that made it into the apps store during the period. So, it becomes a rolling-in thing. Then, the best of the lot in say the first six (6) month is declared the winner of the $300k worth of prizes.
How to Re-position Nigeria’s Software Entrepreneurship Development
The biggest challenge we have is collaboration. Our people tend to be very individualistic; everybody wants to be chief executive officer.
Nobody wants to be identified as number two or three or part of the team and not be the team leader. Some tend to bend when they are working with someone that is much senior with a lot of expertise they can tap into so that they use that to do their own thing.
We should not underestimate the challenge that presents in creating scalable organizations. Konga has been successful, because Sim Shagaya is a fantastic leader.
There are not many people like that around; that is the truth. When you look at it from that perspective, one of the things I am spearheading talking to the government, private sector and anybody that cares to listen, is the need to develop our developers and designers.
We need to give them the skills; not only to ‘do’ technology, but to do the business of technology. We need to start from wherever we are now.
For instance, from September, 2014, in the United Kingdom, 6 year olds will start learning how to code in school as part of their curriculum.
It has become part of their curriculum. Those are the people our kids are going to be competing against in the future.
Back home, we are still trying to figure out what to do with the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme and university graduates. There are six million Nigerians born every year. We need to start thinking about how we can help them to help us design the future.
Are You Calling for Infusion of IT Inclined Programmes into Secondary Education Curriculum?
I am on record as the one who failed woefully when we brought the one laptop per child initiative in 2006, otherwise known as $100 laptop.
It failed, because our environment was not ready for it. But take a look at what Rwanda has done with it. It has put nearly three percent on top of their gross domestic product (GDP).
We have to wake up to the fact that technology and computing have become an irreversible part of modern day life on earth.
Developing our national capabilities in this vein has become key to the future of our society and the sooner we get its exposure all the way to the primary level, the better we will become for what the country is going to be. That is just the reality.
Fusing IT Mentality into The Economic Paradigm
That is changing our mentality from oil to IT. We do not need to shout about it, because the situation will change our mentality for us. In the past, I was worried about that, but now, I am relaxed. The hand writing is on the wall.
The shale Oil and all kinds of renewable alternatives; when we start to see as we are already doing now, that our revenues are dwindling, as smart people we will start realizing there are other ways to create wealth.
Nobody told us before we started making money from music. How many studios have opened in Nigeria since then? Are we not partnering with international best studios? How about movies? All we need, just like I keep telling people, is for us to get half a dozen billionaires from contentsoftware and everybody will face software.
Fortunately, for us, it is just the beginning worldwide and that area of opportunity as I see it is near limitless for now.
Federal government has launched a N482.4 million investment fund to support 12 tech-enabled Nigerian startups.
The initiative under the federal government of Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme was implemented by the Bank of Industry (BoI).
The initiative in a statement said applications have been opened for Growth Lab, a 12-week acceleration programme that will select the 12 tech-enabled Nigerian startups, from the six geopolitical zones, for intensive growth support, investment readiness training, and access to up to $350,000 in funding.
According to Ife Adebayo, national coordinator of the Programme, growth lab was designed to support startups that have achieved early traction and are seeking the expertise, networks, and investment required to scale following the implementation of Founders Lab.
“Growth Lab is the Startup Bridge accelerator programme, designed for startups that have developed an MVP and require structured support to scale. The programme focuses on strengthening venture fundamentals and preparing companies for external investment.
“The programme targets startup founders who are seeking the support, networks, expertise, and investment readiness required to accelerate growth and strengthen their position within the Nigerian innovation ecosystem,” he said.
He added that selected founders will gain access to structured growth support, investment readiness preparation, access to industry experts, market expansion pathways, a $100,000 cash investment (or Naira equivalent) for 7.5% equity upon entering the programme (terms and conditions apply), and up to $250,000 in potential follow-on investment should certain growth conditions be met.
“Eligible startups must be at the post-MVP stage, demonstrate evidence of market validation through users, customers, pilots, partnerships, waitlists or any other demand signals, and be willing to participate fully in the hybrid programme,” he said.
The programme will run as an intensive 12-week hybrid experience, including virtual engagements and two physical weeks in Lagos focused on collaboration, learning, and business growth.
The statement said applications opened on July 15, 2026, and will close on August 19, 2026.
According to him, female founders are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection will be conducted through a clearly defined, merit-based evaluation process aligned with published criteria.
iDICE is a $618 million federal government initiative backed by international lenders to boost the technology and creative sectors.
It provides young entrepreneurs with business skills training, mentorship, and access to capital through funds and accelerator programs like the iDICE Startup Bridge.
Nigeria and The United Kingdom held the fourth Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, recently. The dialogue, an important pillar of the bilateral Strategic Partnership, was opened by the National Security Adviser to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu, and the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell.
Building on the third dialogue hosted in London in July 2025, the fourth SDP dialogue included inter alia, regional and domestic security challenges, human rights and non-kinetic solutions, defence staff talks, cyber and hybrid threats, as well as cross-government discussions on strategic trends, counter terrorism, fraud and illicit finance. Senior representatives from across the Governments of Nigeria and the United Kingdom participated, reflecting the breadth and extent of the partnership.
Nigeria and the United Kingdom agreed to deepen cooperation based on mutual accountability and delivery of commitments while working in a spirit of partnership.
Defence co-operation
The United Kingdom and Nigeria’s defence partnership continues to strengthen in the support of peace and stability in the region. Following on from the successes of previous SDP dialogues, the United Kingdom renewed its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including through efforts to counter the threat from Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), via joint doctrine, training, technical advice and lessons learning, as well as exploring the development of Special Operations Forces.
The United Kingdom reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, and for strengthening Nigeria’s Maritime Domain Awareness capability. Both parties recognised the success of the hydrography partnership. The United Kingdom committed to continue supporting the National Hydrographic Agency to enhance autonomy and regional influence.
Both governments underscored their shared commitment to deepening cooperation on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Recognising the critical importance of regional stability and secure trade routes, both governments committed to aligning efforts to combat illicit maritime activities, and transnational threats. Nigeria and the United Kingdom also agreed to explore opportunities to strengthen their defence trade relationship.
Countering hybrid threats
Nigeria and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their cooperation on countering hybrid threats, including cyber security and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). Both sides welcomed progress under the existing Cyber Memorandum of Understanding [2024 to 2027] and agreed to further collaboration on threat intelligence sharing and a new phase of targeted programme partnership.
In this context, the United Kingdom and Nigeria recognised the challenged posed to open societies by hybrid threat actors and our shared assessment. Both countries committed to advancing a new structured framework for cooperation on countering hybrid threats.
This will include the advancement of concrete cyber resilience initiatives, a formalised intelligence-sharing mechanism, robust joint capability-building programmes, and cooperation on counter-hybrid threat strategies, in order to effectively counter mis/disinformation, cyber-attacks, transnational organised crime, and other hybrid threats, whilst upholding human rights and the rules-based international order. Both sides will seek to widen the conversation on hybrid threats.
Joint efforts will continue to build national capabilities, including through programme delivery and targeted support, while addressing developing risks, including from emerging technologies, and supporting Nigeria’s efforts to enhance its role in promoting regional resilience across West Africa.
Countering terrorism and violent extremism
Building on commitments agreed at the third dialogue, Nigeria and the United Kingdom agreed to deepen their partnership on counter terrorism and countering violent extremism. Both sides identified shared priority areas, including strengthening multi-agency coordination, enhancing intelligence and information exchange, as well as reinforcing crisis preparedness and protective security.
Both sides appreciated their continued collaboration on aviation security. The United Kingdom reinforced its support for capacity development efforts at Lagos and Abuja airports to build on progress made to date. Both sides agreed to continue working together in support of Nigeria’s efforts to roll-out the Multi-Agency Anti Kidnap Fusion Cell at the State level.
Continued cooperation will support the operationalisation of Nigeria’s counter terrorism architecture, particularly the National Counter Terrorism Centre, alongside efforts to build capabilities in investigations, forensics and strategic communications. Both sides agreed to renew their support to Nigeria Police Force’s Counter Terrorism Unit with a technical needs assessment planned for late 2026.
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have renewed their commitment to preventing violent extremism through non-kinetic approaches including Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) and implementing a comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to building sustainable peace under Nigeria’s national security framework. They welcomed the development of a national policy framework on DDR, and the United Kingdom committed to continuing support to implement the framework at national and state levels following formal sign-off.
Recognising the importance of justice in effective responses to terrorism, the United Kingdom welcomed the commitment and concrete actions by Nigeria to expedite terrorism cases through remote court proceedings, alongside other latest efforts to counter terrorism.
This includes the ongoing phases of mass trials at the Federal High Court, demonstrating Nigeria’s determination to deliver timely, effective, and human rights-compliant investigations and prosecutions of terrorism crimes. Both countries also committed to work together on human rights compliance and recognised the importance of transparency, accountability and respect for human rights as integral to effective counter terrorism cooperation.
Human rights and non-kinetic solutions
Nigeria and the United Kingdom reaffirmed the central role of human rights and non‑kinetic approaches in achieving sustainable security outcomes. Both sides welcomed progress since the third SDP dialogue and agreed to deepen cooperation on civilian protection, accountability, conflict prevention, and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
Both sides reviewed ongoing efforts, including Nigerian Armed Forces’ civilian harm mitigation measures, and underscored the importance of strengthening practices, ensuring transparent investigation of incidents, and embedding lessons learned to reduce harm and maintain public confidence. On accountability, both sides emphasised the need for robust mechanisms to investigate violations by both state and non-state actors.
The United Kingdom welcomed the involvement of the National Human Rights Commission with the Nigerian Air Force’s investigations into recent air strikes. The United Kingdom offered support to strengthen the National Human Rights Commission’s capacity to document and investigate abuses by non-state actors.
Recognising the importance of Nigeria’s upcoming national elections, both sides noted the importance of effective election security before, during and after polls, including efforts to protect voters and institutions, public order management in line with international standards, and reducing the risk of violence.
On preventing conflicts and violent extremism, both sides highlighted the importance of strengthening early warning and early response systems, improving coordination, and strengthening ability of peacebuilding agencies to ensure timely preventive action. On WPS, both sides welcomed progress on Nigeria’s third National Action Plan and committed to advancing participation, protection, and prevention, with the United Kingdom’s continued support for implementation. The United Kingdom offered continued technical assistance in support of Nigeria’s relevant national and state-level strategies in these areas.
Both sides agreed to explore a National Counter Terrorism Centre led quarterly working-level mechanism, with the National Human Rights Commission, to track progress on session agreements and reaffirmed their shared commitment to accountability, transparency, and civilian protection.
Fraud and illicit finance
Building on commitments agreed at the third Security and Defence Partnership dialogue and the State Visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to London thereafter, the United Kingdom and Nigeria reiterated their shared ambition to tackle fraud and illicit finance.
Both sides welcomed progress on strengthening cooperation, including efforts to enhance public–private partnerships, increase capabilities to jointly tackle fraud, improve asset recovery processes and oversight of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies, as well as recognised the growing relationship between illicit financial networks and hybrid threats.
Further collaboration will focus on enhancing mechanisms to support informal bilateral and international cooperation, including timely operational engagements on relevant requests, while addressing evolving fraud threats through strengthened intelligence exchange, joint analysis and coordinated enforcement action. A joint action plan will advance delivery against shared priorities.
Both countries also committed to continued capacity building to support investigation, prosecution and judicial responses, reinforcing a coordinated approach to protect the members of the public in Nigeria and the United Kingdom from serious and organised fraud and financial crimes. Nigeria and the United Kingdom committed to continuing efforts to embody regional and global leadership on the issue of fraud.
Regional security co-operation
Nigeria and the United Kingdom exchanged views on the evolving regional and domestic security environment, noting the deteriorating situation in the Sahel and its impact across West Africa. Both sides reaffirmed Nigeria’s prominence and role as a key factor in promoting peace and stability across Africa over the years.
To this end, both sides agreed upon the importance of Nigeria leveraging its regional relationships and its participation in significant regional platform including through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and emphasised the importance of continued outreach and collaboration with countries in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
The United Kingdom and Nigeria welcomed the analytical exchange on security and hybrid threats held in advance of the Forth SDP and committed to continuing these as part of future dialogues. Against this backdrop, both countries reaffirmed their intention to deepen cooperation on regional security.
The United Kingdom welcomed the efforts of Nigeria on progress made towards transitioning the National Counter Terrorism Centre to a Regional Centre of Excellence. The United Kingdom expressed its continued support to Nigeria’s regional counter terrorism efforts and welcomed Nigeria’s decision to join the International CT Academy in Ivory Coast (AILCT) to share its expertise across West Africa and the Sahel. The importance of strengthening coordination, information sharing and burden-sharing between regional initiatives were recognised.
Both sides acknowledged the increasing cross-border nature of threats, alongside the impact of hybrid challenges on regional stability, and agreed to work together to support effective regional leadership and partnership.
Implementation and accountability
Finally, Nigeria and the United Kingdom emphasised the importance of sustained delivery and structured engagement to ensure progress on agreed priorities. Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination, through ongoing monitoring of implementation and continued cross-government collaboration.
To support this, officials were tasked to take forward agreed actions and to review progress ahead of the next Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, to be hosted by the United Kingdom in 2027. It was agreed the Dialogue will continue to support delivery of the United Kingdom–Nigeria Strategic Partnership as well as provide a platform to strengthen cooperation across shared security and defence priorities.
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has reaffirmed that the Agency’s remarkable transformation is powered by the dedication, innovation and professionalism of its workforce.
L-R: Best Staff, Manufacturing Services Dept, Engr. Odii Emmanuel; Best Staff, Audit Dept, Mr. Abbas Suleiman; Best Staff, Natural & Physical Science Dept, Mr. Usman Ahmadu (represented by Engr Yunusa Jubrin Sulieiman); Overall Staff of the Year, Barr. Hussaina Shehu; Driver of the Year, Mr. Abdullah Mohammed; Staff Choice Award Winner, EVC of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; Best Staff, Accounts & Finance Dept, Mr. Salisu Mohammed; Best Staff, Technology Business Development Dept, Engr. Dr. Abayomi Okeshola; Best Staff, Planning & Policy Dept, Mrs. Ahmed Bilkisu; Best Staff, Technical Services- Engr. Mrs. Ugochi Chimaduruaku; Best Staff, EVC’s Office, Barr. Lilian O. Utaka; Best Staff, Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept, Engr. Aliyu Tahir Ahmed; Best Staff, PICTT, Mr. Umar Muhammad Bashir; Best Staff, Admin & HR, Shakir Owodunni; Best Staff, Research & Development Dept, Miss. Anita Egga during the 2025 NASENI Staff Motivation and Reward Event held in Abuja on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Speaking at the 2025 NASENI Staff Motivation and Reward Event held in Abuja, he described the ceremony as more than an award presentation, saying it was a celebration of the people whose commitment continues to drive Nigeria’s industrial and technological advancement.
Halilu noted that although the event came later than scheduled, excellence remains worthy of recognition at any time. “Tonight is more than an award ceremony. It is a celebration of the people behind NASENI’s transformation.
“Behind every innovation, every partnership and every achievement are dedicated staff whose commitment has made our progress possible.”
The NASENI boss said the Agency has undergone a fundamental transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, repositioning itself as a performance-driven institution focused on Creation, Collaboration and Commercialization (3Cs).
According to him, the (3Cs) principle continue to guide NASENI’s mission of developing homegrown technologies, building strategic partnerships and commercialising innovations that improve the lives of Nigerians.
Highlighting the Agency’s achievements in 2025, Halilu disclosed that NASENI has developed more than 44 commercially viable Made-in-Nigeria products, ranging from laptops and smartphones to solar irrigation pumps and electric tricycles.
The EVC also revealed the ongoing construction of the 40-hectare NASENI Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State, which will become Africa’s largest clean energy manufacturing hub while noting that through the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) initiative, NASENI awarded over ₦229 million in grants to female engineers to promote innovation and expand opportunities for women.
He added that the Agency’s Irrigate Nigeria Programme and Agricultural Machinery Institutes have contributed to the creation of more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs, while the Agency’s Zero Carbon Project and electric mobility initiatives continue to support Nigeria’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable technologies.
He congratulated the award recipients while equally commended members of staff who were not recognised this year, assuring them that every contribution matters to the Agency’s success.
Best Staff of the year winners from each department are: Finance & Accounts, Mr. Salisu Mohammed; Technology Business Development, Engr. Dr. Abayomi Okeshola; Admin & HR, Shakir Owodunni; Information, Mr. Asake Michael; Manufacturing Services, Engr. Odii Emmanuel; Technical Services- Engr. Mrs. Ugochi Chimaduruaku; Environmental Engineering, Engr. Aliyu Tahir Ahmed; Natural & Physical Science, Mr. Usman Ahmadu; Nano Science, Dr. Mrs. Sherifat Adeleye; Research & Laboratory, Miss. Anita Egar.
The rest include: Procurement- Mr. Christopher Okpanachi; Planning & Policy, Mrs. Ahmed Bilkisu; EVC’s Office, Barr. Lilian O. Utaka; and Audit, Mr. Abbas Suleiman. Other winners include Driver of the year- Mr. Abdullah Mohammed; Overall Staff of the Year, Barr. Hussaina Shehu; and Staff Choice Award Winner, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu.
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