The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to partner with the Abuja Technology Village (ATV) to advance ICT development in Nigeria and accelerate technology transfer. Under the partnership, hectares of land within the technology village will be developed for factories, technology companies, and innovation-driven manufacturing plants, aiming to boost the national economy with a significant focus on renewable products and fast-moving consumer goods, including batteries, panels, and electric vehicles.
Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, who disclosed this on Tuesday shortly before the tour of the technology village in Abuja, noted that NASENI has introduced many market viable products into the market in the last one year and wants to advance it is quest for local production of products needed by Nigerians. Halilu observed that the partnership will strengthen Nigeria’s production capacity, reduce reliance on imports, and drive sustainable economic development.
He said, “We are looking at building a community where people can work and live comfortably without the need to go out. NASENI will work to attract investments and create job opportunities through this initiative. Our goal is to promote national brands and local production through the Abuja Technology Village. This is just the beginning; more factories will rise, and innovation will flourish within the 300 hectares. We are assuring that ATV will not be disappointed. We will no longer keep our research on the shelf as prototypes. Today, we are making a clear commitment to turn renewable energy and other innovations into real, market-ready products. This partnership with ATV is a key step in that direction.”
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