NASENI Honours Outstanding Staff, Says Workforce Driving Nigeria’s Industrial Transformation

NASENI Honours Outstanding Staff, Says Workforce Driving Nigeria’s Industrial Transformation

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has attributed the agency’s remarkable transformation to the dedication, innovation and professionalism of its workforce, describing employees as the driving force behind Nigeria’s growing industrial and technological advancement.

Halilu made the remarks at the 2025 NASENI Staff Motivation and Reward Event held in Abuja, where outstanding employees were honoured for exceptional performance and commitment to the agency’s mandate.

Describing the occasion as more than an awards ceremony, the NASENI boss said it was a celebration of the men and women whose hard work had repositioned the agency as one of Nigeria’s leading innovation-driven institutions.

“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,” he said.

Although the event was held later than scheduled, Halilu stressed that excellence deserved recognition regardless of timing.

Renewed Hope Agenda Driving Transformation

The NASENI chief said the agency had undergone a fundamental transformation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, evolving into a performance-driven institution anchored on its strategic 3Cs framework—Creation, Collaboration and Commercialisation.

According to him, the strategy has strengthened NASENI’s capacity to develop indigenous technologies, forge strategic partnerships and commercialise innovations that improve the…