…Mobilises MDAs for participation
By Uche Onyeali
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Inter-Agency Innovation Competition Committee will today (Monday) embark on a roadshow in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The roadshow aims to mobilise staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, of the federal government to actively participate in the upcoming Inter-Agency Innovation Competition and Awards which has a cash prize of N140 million with the goal to drive collaboration in boosting Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.
The roadshow trains, which will start off from the Old Federal Secretariat in Area 1 and pass through the main Federal Secretariat at the Central Business District, Abuja, will have major stops at MDAs located around that vicinity.
It is designed to raise awareness about the competition’s objectives, benefits and the critical role of innovation in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges, especially through the industrialisation agenda by the federal government.
Staff from various MDAs will have the opportunity to engage directly with the Inter-Agency Innovation committee officials, participate in informative sessions and learn how to submit innovative entries through https://naseni.gov.ng/innovation/.
The Chairman, NASENI Inter-Agency Innovation Competition, Engr Olayode Olasupo, who doubles as the Director, Manufacturing Services Department, said home-grown innovations are pivotal to Nigeria’s yearning for industrial development.
He said this could be realised by giving Nigerians, especially civil servants the opportunity to contribute towards the nation’s development.
“We want to make sure talents in staff are not wasted and we know that all MDAs have such staff in abundance.
“The competition hereby invites all MDAs to propose innovative solutions in various sectors, including health, agriculture, education and infrastructure, leveraging innovation, science, engineering and technology to enhance service delivery and improve the quality of life for Nigerians,” Olasupo said.
He encouraged all MDAs to embrace this opportunity to showcase staff’s innovative ideas and creativities, and to collaborate in driving technological advancement for a more prosperous Nigeria.
