*Nigeria鈥檚 National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure holds a two-day strategic retreat for Overseeing Officers managing its Development Institutes, to strengthen leadership skills to achieve strategic alignment of the various Development Institutes鈥� goals with the overarching vision of NASENI, and ensure collaborative synergies with the headquarters

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is holding a two-day strategic retreat for Overseeing Officers, who are managing the Development Institutes towards achieving greater cohesion among its Institutes, and sustaining their proper alignment with the goals and vision of the agency in Nigeria.

NASENI said participants in the retreat also include Project Managers, Coordinating Directors and some Directors from its headquarters in Abuja, FCT.

Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, Director of Information at NASENI, in a statement Friday, November 22, 2024, said the event was also expected to strengthen leadership skills to achieve strategic alignment of the various Development Institutes鈥� goals with the overarching vision of NASENI, ensure collaborative synergies with the headquarters to streamline efforts, maximise resource utilisation and enhance decision making capabilities.

The agency stated: 鈥淚t will also shift the focus of research and development (R&D) efforts towards solutions that are market-ready, innovative and capable of generating sustainable economic values.鈥�

Earlier, in his welcome address at the opening ceremony, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NASENI, stated that the retreat was not merely about planning.

Halilu affirmed that the forum is also about creating the blueprint for action, adding that each of the participants hold a unique and pivotal role in translating the vision of NASENI into reality.

The EVC/CEO said: 鈥淭he conversations, strategies, and commitments forged here will determine how effectively we position NASENI to lead Nigeria into a future defined by innovation, self-reliance, and technological advancement, instill a shared commitment to excellence by adopting global best practices in innovation management.鈥�

He pointed out that recent assessments have shed light on the need for greater cohesion between the goals of the Development Institutes and NASENI鈥檚 renewed vision.

The NASENI Chief Executive further emphasised that the retreat is a critical step in the Agency鈥檚 transformative journey-a journey anchored in the guiding principles of Creation, Collaboration, and Commercialisation (3Cs).

The principles encapsulate the essence of what NASENI stands for: creating cutting-edge solutions that are commercially viable and impacting directly the lives of Nigerians who sit at the core of the Renewed Hope agenda of the Nigerian President, said he.

Halilu stated: 鈥淭oday, we gather not just to deliberate but to lay the groundwork for a stronger, more unified NASENI-one that is poised to drive Nigeria鈥檚 technological aspirations to unprecedented heights.

鈥淎s an institution saddled with the responsibility of indigenous technology advancement, NASENI has always been a beacon of innovation, catalyst for progress, and key driver of sector-specific solutions.鈥�

He also explained: 鈥淎cross our specialised Development Institutes, I see clearly that remarkable work has been done to push the frontiers of research, foster innovation, and develop solutions that address national and industrial challenges.

鈥淵et, we recognise that to stay true to our mission in this rapidly evolving world, we must continuously adapt, align, and refocus our efforts.鈥�

The EVC/CEO of the agency, therefore, urged the top management staff to engage fully, think boldly, and collaborate purposefully.

Halilu added: 鈥淭his is our moment to redefine our collective impact, and to reaffirm our dedication to a vision that transcends individual Institutes to unite us under the banner of progress for our nation.

鈥淭ogether, we can and will achieve extraordinary outcomes. Let us move forward with clarity, resolve, and to demonstrate an unyielding commitment to excellence that defines NASENI.鈥�

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