The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Imose Technologies Ltd to launch a new line of laptops and tablets manufactured entirely in Nigeria. This strategic initiative, unveiled on Monday by NASENI’s Deputy Director of Information, Chima Akwaja, represents a critical move to enhance Nigerians’ access to affordable, locally-produced technology. Designed for both students and professionals, these devices aim to bridge the country’s technology gap, boost local economic growth, and reduce reliance on imported electronics.
Supporting Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda
This collaboration aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a policy focused on fostering local content development across industries. Khalil Halilu, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, emphasized the partnership’s significance in positioning Nigeria as a rising technology hub within Africa. “At NASENI, we are building a national brand. Going forward, every household in Nigeria will have one NASENI product or the other,” Halilu shared, underscoring the project’s long-term vision.
By prioritizing local manufacturing, NASENI and Imose Technologies are addressing critical national goals, including economic diversification, local job creation, and technology accessibility.
The 3Cs Principle: Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialization
The initiative to manufacture these devices locally embodies NASENI’s “3Cs” principles of Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialization. This strategic approach is designed to foster self-reliance within Nigeria’s tech sector and stimulate sustainable economic growth. Halilu explained that the project’s ultimate goal is to make NASENI a major player in the national tech landscape and a driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation.
Through collaboration with Imose Technologies, NASENI is creating new avenues for technological innovation and commercialization within Nigeria, thus reducing the nation’s dependency on imported technology.
Imose Technologies: A Decade of Dedication to Nigerian Solutions
Imose Technologies, led by Chairman Osayi Izedonmwen, has been at the forefront of local device manufacturing for over a decade. Izedonmwen expressed pride in the partnership with NASENI, highlighting Imose’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s unique challenges through locally manufactured mobile and computing devices. “For ten years, we have focused on solving uniquely Nigerian problems by championing the local manufacturing of mobile and computer devices to improve lives and transform local institutions,” Izedonmwen said.
He further emphasized that the collaboration with NASENI is a landmark step in bridging the digital divide in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of education and workforce development.
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Economic Impact: Job Creation and Economic Growth
Beyond technology access, the NASENI-Imose collaboration is anticipated to drive significant economic benefits. By producing laptops and tablets domestically, the partnership will create new jobs, stimulate local supply chains, and encourage investments in Nigeria’s technology manufacturing sector. This move is expected to contribute positively to the country’s GDP, aligning with broader national objectives of economic resilience and independence.
NASENI and Imose’s local production efforts are set to strengthen Nigeria’s economy, empowering more Nigerians with the tools they need to thrive in a fast-evolving digital landscape.
Bridging the Digital Divide
With a vision for nationwide access to reliable technology, the NASENI-Imose partnership seeks to narrow the digital divide in Nigeria. The initiative prioritizes making technology accessible for students, educators, and professionals who rely on reliable digital tools for learning and work. By producing affordable, high-quality devices within Nigeria, the collaboration will facilitate greater digital inclusion, enabling more Nigerians to participate actively in the global digital economy.
A Vision for a Self-Reliant Tech Sector
NASENI and Imose Technologies share a vision of a self-sufficient Nigerian tech industry that can produce its own computing and electronic devices. This partnership not only positions Nigeria as a technology player within Africa but also as a potential exporter to neighboring countries. By investing in local talent, fostering innovation, and advancing tech self-sufficiency, the partnership marks a strategic leap toward establishing Nigeria as a regional technology hub.
Through this initiative, NASENI and Imose Technologies hope to transform Nigeria’s tech landscape, ensuring that the nation becomes both a consumer and a producer of advanced technology solutions.