- The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has partnered with Imose Technologies Ltd to launch a line of laptops and tablets manufactured in Nigeria.
- Announced on Monday by NASENI’s Deputy Director of Information, Chima Akwaja, the new products are aimed at enhancing access to reliable, locally produced technology for Nigerians, including students and professionals.
- The collaboration marks a step towards reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported devices and aligns with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises local content development.
Khalil Halilu, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, emphasised the economic impact of the project, highlighting the goal of transforming NASENI into a key player in Nigeria’s tech landscape. “At NASENI, we are building a national brand. Going forward, every household in Nigeria will have one NASENI product or the other,” said Halilu.
The laptops and tablets represent NASENI’s 3Cs principles of Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialisation.
Halilu noted that working with Imose Technologies supports the Agency’s mission to bridge Nigeria’s technological gap and reduce import dependency, a strategic priority that also aligns with NASENI’s focus on fostering home-grown technology solutions.
Osayi Izedonmwen, Chairman of Imose Technologies, expressed pride in the partnership, underscoring Imose’s decade-long dedication to addressing challenges unique to Nigeria through local device manufacturing.
“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,” said Izedonmwen. He further stated that the collaboration with NASENI is a significant step toward bridging the digital divide, enhancing technology access for education and the workplace.
In addition to supporting Nigeria’s technological self-sufficiency, the partnership is anticipated to drive job creation and stimulate local economic growth.
By producing these devices domestically, NASENI and Imose aim to meet the demand for accessible and reliable technology, which they view as essential for Nigeria’s advancement in the digital economy.
The partnership reinforces a vision for a more self-reliant Nigerian tech sector while bolstering the country’s position in Africa’s growing technology market.
Through this initiative, NASENI and Imose Technologies hope to position Nigeria as a regional technology hub capable of meeting its own needs in computing and electronics.
