what needs to be done, whether there are lacunas here and there. I am glad you have demonstrated what you are doing and how you are doing it. I am even happier that there are no challenges from what you said.  Quite honestly I am very impressed with what we have seen and heard,” he said.

The Chief of Staff to the President stated that, that the impacts of Mr. Halilu have translated into lots of products in a matter of 11 months speak lots of volumes about his commitments, dedication and passion for what he is doing. “So, I commend you and the rest of the team,” he added.

Furthermore, he noted that we are in a technology-driven age and  NASENI is one of the agencies of government that are key to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to put Nigeria among the comity of nations in terms of advancements in science and technology. 

“I believe we have what it takes as a country, not just material resources but more importantly human resources”, adding that  “people who are sharp, smart, young men and women in this country exist who can deliver in terms of advancement of our technology. I thank you very much for what you are doing”

Earlier, the EVC of NASENI took time to explain to the Chief of Staff the various innovations, interventions and partnerships which the Agency has embarked on in the last few months to advance technology transfer and align the NASENI’s mandate with President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR; EVC/CEO of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; and Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija during a familiarisation visit to National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, August 22, 2024. 

“Your Excellency, under your guidance and the leadership of His Excellency, President Tinubu, we have embarked on a transformative journey. This journey is characterized by an accelerated push towards technological independence and industrial growth. It is through your endless support and that of your team that we have been able to make significant strides in achieving these goals,. Halilu added.

L-R: Director of Information, NASENI, Mr. Segun Ayeoyenikan; Coordinator Director, Planning and Business Development, NASENI, Mrs. Nonye Onyechi; Permanent Secretary, State House,  Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi; EVC/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR; Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija; and other officials and management staff during a familiarisation visit to National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, August 22, 2024.