Nigeria in partnership with a Chinese Company has unveiled locally assembled vehicle, computer, laptops, water-dispenser and other products.
The Coordinator, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Mr Muhammad Ndaman, unveiled the products in Sokoto, alongside a Strategic Focused Group Meeting on Made-in-Nigeria Products organized by NASENI, in the state.
He said the products were manufactured using hybrid technology with locally sourced materials driven by electricity and fuel consumption models.
Ndaman disclosed that in future, the technology will be transfered to Nigeria for the benefit of Nigerians with a view to fostering economic growth in the Country .
The coordinator noted that the development is in line with the renewed hope of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He urged Nigerians and corporate bodies to join the transformative journey and collaborate with the agency for socio-economic and security development of the nation.
Mr Ndaman, said the meeting represented a pivotal moment in NASENI’s collective journey to champion and amplify the success of locally engineered solutions that were transforming lives.
According to him, “the innovations are planned to enhance patronage of locally made goods, invest in future opportunities and create jobs for the nation’s economic growth”.
He explained that different sectors such as agriculture and allied productions, are technology driven solutions aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing the country’s reliance on imported alternatives.
The Innovations also includes; solar irrigation systems , home solar systems, lithium batteries, Animal Feed Mill Machines and Energy-Efficient Street Lamps among others.
According to him, NASENI is also working towards eco-friendly mobility that will reduce dependence on fuel as well as demonstrate Nigeria’s capacity to produce world-class electronics.
He stressed the need to promote quality assurance, innovation, and strong market linkages to ensure Nigerian products compete favorably in the global market.
In her remark, the Managing Director Bank of Industry BOI, Hajiya Habiba Sambawa, urged participants to access the N75 billion loan scheme where entrepreneurs can get up to N5 million loan.
Sambaiwa encouraged stakeholders, government agencies, financial institutions, manufacturers, and exporters to work together in unlocking Nigeria’s export potential.
An Entrepreneur, Alhaji Ahmed Tambari, stressed the need for government and financial institutions to remodel the loan system that would encourage more productions especially among small scale business owners.
Tambari said profitable business opportunities were available in Sokoto state and urged youths to embrace modern ways of doing businesses.
