The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has organized a sensitization road walk in preparation for the upcoming competition among federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
The event took place on Monday at two locations: the Old Secretariat Complex in Garki, Area 1, and the new federal secretariat.
According to Olasupo Olayode, the agency’s Director and Chairman of the Awarding and Assessment Committee, the initiative has garnered significant support from the targeted federal workers.
Olayode emphasized that NASENI’s primary mission is to develop a robust and dynamic science and engineering infrastructure to foster homegrown industrialization in Nigeria, providing workers with opportunities to achieve greater heights.
He noted that the event is part of the committee’s mandate from Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Vice Chairman and CEO of NASENI, and is open to as many employees as possible.
The program is inspired by the large number of innovative staff within various government bodies, aiming to help them explore their ideas and excel before retirement.
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It will offer opportunities in various fields related to their innovations, including product development and services, with winners receiving financial and material support after the pitching phase.
Additionally, the program will provide mentorship, prototyping, and commercialization assistance to prepare participants for life after retirement.
The initiative has already been well-received by federal workers, who express satisfaction with the opportunities it presents for preparing for a new chapter post-retirement.
For many years, government employees have faced difficulties after retirement due to a lack of training, support, and programs that could unlock their innovative potential and provide financial benefits, leaving them reliant on pensions and gratuities.
