The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking the collaboration of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty in the country via domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development of the country.
The Deputy Head, UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mr. Adekunle Olusile who led a delegation to visit the Management of NASENI in Abuja to facilitate German companies and research institutions’ collaborations with the Agency to reduce energy waste and support the present government’s food production agenda.
Coordinating Director, Planning and Business Development of the Agency, Mrs. Nonyem OnyeMrs. Onyechi who represented the EVC Khalil Suleiman Halilu, informed the visitors that NASENI has the mandate of driving Nigeria’s industrial development through technology transfer and domestication, production of capital goods to be ceded to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs generally.
A statement e-signed by NASENI Director of Information, Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan stated that, the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Germany Team Lead, Michael Schmidt said the organization mobilizes investments and technologies for sustainable industrial development and supports investors and companies by facilitating technology transfer from Germany to developing countries and economies in transition.
He said through biogas production and renewable energy solutions such as solar PV, solar batteries, among others.
