NASENI To Empower 4,000 Homes With Solar Scheme System In Nasarawa 

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to launch a solar scheme system empowerment in 4,000 homes in Nasarawa State.

The Chief Executive NASENI, Professor Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a delegation of stakeholders' visit from Nasarawa at the agency's headquarters in Abuja.

The visit is in a bid to ensure a successful inauguration of the Agricultural Machinery Development Institute (AMEDI), Lafia, NASENI Skill Development Centre and North Central Zonal Engineering and Science Integrated Laboratory, Keffi. 

The Chief Executive of NASENI explained that the inauguration of the institute in Lafia and the laboratory in Keffi would create employment opportunities for both formal and informal sectors in the state.

Haruna said that the establishment would ensure the training, skills acquisition and empowerment of youths in different skills such as engineering and science.

He, therefore, solicited the support and cooperation of Nasarawa stakeholders towards the successful inauguration of the institute and the laboratory which would be carried out by Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Aminu Maifata, Executive Chairman, Lafia Local Government, commended NASENI boss for the innovative and transformative strides in the agency.

Maifata also applauded the NASENI Boss for being an exemplary leader and illustrious son of Nasarawa State.

He assured full support and assistance of the delegation in ensuring that the event is successful.

He said that Nasarawa State would continue to be a state of repute in the growth and development of the country.

In a quest to diversify Nigeria’s economy in line with President Muhammadu Buhari's administration's agenda, NASENI received presidential approval for the establishment of the North Central Zonal Institute in Nasarawa State.