The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has commended staff of the Agency for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to work while reaffirming management’s resolve to prioritize innovation, staff welfare, and institutional growth.
Mr. Halilu stated this during the Agency’s Townhall Meeting held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, where he praised staff for their hard work and contributions to the Agency’s expanding impacts across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The EVC/CEO who called on members of staff to freely express concerns where necessary, offer constructive feedback and proactively identify potential challenges before they escalate them said, “effective problem-solving requires foresight, collaboration, and a shared sense of responsibility at all levels of governance and administration, acknowledging the complexities of leadership and decision-making.”
He noted that taking responsibility for difficult choices is essential to driving institutional progress and, therefore, urged staff to contribute positively with sincerity in their daily duties to strengthen teamwork and improve service delivery.
Looking ahead, Mr. Halilu outlined plans to deepen the commercialization of research outputs in 2026, strengthen industry linkages, and intensify staff capacity development under the theme “Get Involved.” He reiterated his commitment to building a robust innovation ecosystem capable of delivering practical solutions and driving sustainable economic growth in the country.
The EVC further announced new initiatives, including the provision of greenhouses to all NASENI institutes similar to the facility at the Agriculture Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI), Lafia, and the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unit at NASENI Headquarters, among several projects in the pipeline, aimed at expanding the Agency’s impact nationwide.
Contributing during the interactive session, Coordinating Directors, special assistants to the EVC, Research Directors, Heads of Departments, union leaders and staff highlighted NASENI’s notable achievements under the current leadership, citing successes in innovation, digital migration, technology transfer agreements, agriculture, renewable energy, and job creation projects impacts in various sectors.
They noted that these efforts have positioned NASENI as an emerging hub for technological advancement and industrial innovation in Nigeria. The Town Hall meeting concluded on a high note of songs of solidarity by union staff, signifying collective support for Halilu’s leadership policies, projects and programmes towards achieving technological advancement of the nation.
