*Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, asserts the five-day training programme is planned to equip the agency’s staff with necessary knowledge and expertise to design and manage biogas and biomethanol plants effectively

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In a strategic move to bolster its renewable energy capabilities, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced a five-day training to enhance the skills and knowledge of 20 staff drawn from the Headquarters and Institutes for the design and operation of Biogas and Biomethanol plants, at the headquarters, Abuja, FCT.

The agency, which disclosed this in a statement, said the intensive onsite training would end Friday, July 26, 2024.

NASENI stated the training programme is being conducted in collaboration with SRH Berlin, Germany, a reputable organisation known for the design and development of commercial-scale biogas and biomethanol plants.

Besides the onsite training, NASENI and SRH Berlin are offering two online training courses on the design of medium-scale biogas and biomethanol plants. “Trainees will be trained on several aspects of the design process, including process control, CAD/CAM, material science for biogas production, methanol synthesis, hydrogen production, and safety principles.”

Mr. Chima Akwaja, Deputy Director of Information of the agency in the statement noted Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NASENI, ably represented by the Deputy Director, Nano Science Department, Science Infrastructure, Dr. Chika Ezeanyanaso, said, “this training is a very important step in equipping our staff with the necessary knowledge and expertise to design and manage biogas and biomethanol plants effectively.鈥�

Dr. Ezeanyanaso stated: “The participants were carefully selected to represent different NASENI institutes, ensuring a comprehensive transfer of knowledge across the organisation.”

She also revealed the model design for the biogas plant had already been developed, and the training would focus on the practical application and hands-on learning.

The Deputy Director of Nano Science Department urged the 20 participants to approach the training with utmost seriousness and importance, emphasising the transformative impact it would have on NASENI’s renewable energy initiatives.

The training is being facilitated by a team of seven experts from SRH Berlin, Germany, namely: Ronald Schnell, Gnana Swaroop, Osvaldo Romero, Edward Antwi, Nomu I, Uduak Bassey, and Michael Hartman.

The training will also empower the staff with cutting-edge skills and knowledge.

Speaking at the programme, Engr. Anas Yadiz, SA to the EVC on Science and Engineering Commercialisation, who is the coordinator of the training, said NASENI was poised to drive the adoption of biogas and biomethanol technologies, contributing to Nigeria’s broader renewable energy goals and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Engr. Yadiz said the collaborative effort showcased the agency’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing the skills of its workforce, and leading the charge towards a greener, more energy-efficient Nigeria.

Representative of the EVC of NASENI, Deputy Director, Nano Science Department, Dr. Chika Ezeanyanaso in a group photograph of the trainees at the opening of the five-day training.