Minister jumoke Inspects NASENI’s First Made-in-Nigeria IVDs & Rapid Diagnostic Factory Amongst Others, Hails Khalil’s Industrial Transformation
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters Abuja
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has hailed the leadership of Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), for driving what she described as “a national economic transformation in motion.” reiterating government commitment to boosting productivity, competitiveness, and export potential by championing locally made products and creating a business-friendly environment for investors.
Dr. Oduwole gave the commendation earlier today after touring and inspecting NASENI’s groundbreaking facilities among which are the NASENI -TROMENT ( 100% Made-in-Nigeria) In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) and Rapid Diagnostic Factory, NASENI technology site at the Abuja Technology Village, Lugbe, NASENI Innovation Hub at Abuja Technology Park, Idu Industrial Area.
Also inspected are over 14 market-ready products among which is the NASENI’s anti-ballistic missile armoured vehicle which she rode in during the tour. She praised Halilu’s commitment to commercialising local innovations, creating jobs, and promoting the Nigeria First Policy.
“What I have seen today are not just promises or MoUs, but real, 100% Made-in-Nigeria products,” she said. These are world-class innovations setting the pace for Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.”
You and your team have transited from idea to products and services thereby bringing transformation to the industrial sector in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda.”
The Minister praised Nigerians’ growing pride in consuming locally produced goods, citing the global success of Nollywood, Afrobeats, Nigerian fashion, and other homegrown industries. “We compete on quality and price. We are no longer shy about consuming what we produce,” the Minister said.
The government has reinforced its “Nigeria First” local content policy, with procurement rules encouraging ministries, departments, and agencies to prioritize Nigerian-made products. The initiative is part of a broader plan to create jobs, attract foreign and domestic investment, and position Nigeria for the best.
Earlier, EVC Khalil in his welcome address applauded the support of the minister and the ministry, said the inspected NASENI Torment, a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is capable of producing 2,000 diagnostic kits per hour, catering for not only 80% domestic needs but also providing direct employment to thousands of Nigerians with uncountable indirect jobs in view.
“The factory, which already meets international ISO certification standards, has the capacity to meet up to 80% of Nigeria’s domestic needs and still export to other African nations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).”
This is good news and the type of transformation that will power our economy forward, we have 18 manufacturing sites across the country under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda.
