Put NASENI’s products ahead of others, Halilu charges staff

Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Mr. Khalil S. Halilu, has directed its entire Development Institutes to henceforth patronize its products as it moves toward full commercialization of their products and technologies.

This new stand by the EVC highlights the importance of internal endorsement and usage of the agency’s products to build market credibility and strengthen internal collaboration, coming as a critical step toward increasing the adoption and success of its innovations in external markets.

According to the press statement signed by the Director of Information NASENI Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan on Monday, that the internal memo sent to all Acting Managing Directors and Overseeing Officers of NASENI Development Institutes across the country, dated 31st January 2024, requests the 11 Development Institutes of the agency with other emerging ones to patronize one another’s technologies, machines, equipment and innovations first as permitted by the procurement laws, before such products are released to external markets.

The memo further states that the new commercialization drive, aims at enhancing inter-institute collaboration to support the commercialization of innovations developed within NASENI institutes, foster patronage and strengthen the overall strategy of the Agency’s products and solutions.

Also, the new policy which encourages active promotion, integration and utilization of products developed within the NASENI ecosystem will not only boost the internal confidence of the Agency’s products but will also help to refine them through real-world applications before being introduced to external markets.

Other areas include: Mandatory Product Integration; Internal Pilots and Testing; Inter-Institute Product Showcases; Promotion of Cross-Institute Training; Internal Endorsement and Support for Partnerships; and Reporting and Evaluation.

“Also, Institutes are encouraged to create mini-showrooms in key urban locations to exhibit both their products and other NASENI innovations.

“Training sessions will be conducted across institutes to equip staff with the skills necessary to use and promote products from other institutes effectively,” it said.