The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has kicked off a strategy to address the longstanding barriers affecting the widespread acceptance and patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products.
The Deputy Director of Engineering at NASENI, Joseph Alasoluyi, who spoke during a panel session, traced the agency’s journey since its establishment in 1992, noting that NASENI was set up to promote science, technology, and engineering as a foundation for Nigeria’s development and currently operates 12 institutes nationwide to achieve its objectives.
The engagement held in Akure, Ondo State capital with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors, particularly industry players, regulatory bodies, and research institutions, the event was designed to promote made-in-Nigeria solutions and accelerate homegrown technological advancements.
According to Alasoluyi, “The idea of this programme is to interface to ensure we produce products using our indigenous technology.
“This is what NASENI is out for, to ensure that homegrown technologies are encouraged.
“We are out there to ensure we integrate effort to ensure that locally technology is used to develop products within the resources we have”, he added.
While identifying perceived inferior quality, affordability and public perception obstacles that must be tackled to enhance the patronage of locally made products and compete favourably in the global market, NASENI emphasised the need for a unified approach to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial sector.
