The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has expressed the agency’s determination to create cutting-edge solutions that are commercially viable and capable of driving Nigeria’s technological aspirations to unprecedented heights.
Speaking on Friday at a two-day strategic retreat for overseeing officers managing the institutes in Abuja, Halilu stated that as an institution responsible for indigenous technology advancement, NASENI has always been a beacon of innovation, a catalyst for progress, and a key driver of sector-specific solutions.
He stressed the need to push the frontiers of research, foster innovation, and develop solutions that address national and industrial challenges.
Halilu noted that the agency must stay true to its mission in this rapidly evolving world by continuously adapting, aligning, and refocusing its efforts to impact the lives of Nigerians, who are at the core of the renewed hope agenda of the President.
“Today, we gather not just to deliberate but to lay the groundwork for a stronger, more unified NASENI—one that is poised for greater heights,” he said.
The EVC explained that the retreat was not merely about planning but about creating a blueprint for action.
He added that it would shift the focus of research and development (R&D) efforts toward solutions that are market-ready, innovative, and capable of generating sustainable economic value.
According to him, the overall objective is to strengthen leadership skills to achieve strategic alignment of the various Development Institutes’ goals with NASENI’s overarching vision, ensure collaborative synergies to streamline efforts, maximise resource utilisation, and enhance decision-making capabilities.
He said, “The conversations, strategies, and commitments forged here will determine how effectively we position NASENI to lead Nigeria into a future defined by innovation, self-reliance, and technological advancement. This retreat is also aimed at instilling a shared commitment to excellence by adopting global best practices in innovation management. Each of the participants holds a unique and pivotal role in translating the vision of NASENI into reality.”
Halilu pointed out that recent assessments have highlighted the need for greater cohesion between the goals of the Development Institutes and NASENI’s renewed vision. He noted that the retreat was a critical step in the agency’s transformative journey, anchored in the guiding principles of Creation, Collaboration, and Commercialization (3Cs).
The EVC, therefore, urged the top management staff to engage fully, think boldly, and collaborate purposefully.
“This is our moment to redefine our collective impact and reaffirm our dedication to a vision that transcends individual institutes, uniting us under the banner of progress for our nation. Together, we can and will achieve extraordinary outcomes. Let us move forward with clarity, resolve, and an unyielding commitment to excellence that defines NASENI,” he added.
