The new Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Halilu, has charged the management team to commit fully to the new direction being charted for the agency.

According to a statement from the Director of Information, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Segun Ayeoyenikan, Halilu stated this as he began receiving operational briefings from the agency’s management and senior staff.

He reiterated that NASENI will run an open-door system that welcomes ideas and suggestions under his watch.

“We will learn from all past mistakes, and make adjustments that will be included in our strategic plans for the future. We are not here to witch-hunt anyone, or live in the past”, he stated.

During his inaugural management meeting upon assumption of office last week, the new EVC/CEO had asked for the preparation of detailed briefing notes for presentation by the management team and senior staff on Monday, September 11, 2023.

The briefings, which have now commenced, will be followed by a tour of NASENI institutes and facilities around the country, in the weeks ahead.

Halilu was appointed as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on September 2, 2023.

The new EVC/CEO has listed his priorities to ensure that NASENI plays a central role in engendering technology transfer to Nigeria from around the world and achieving successful commercialization of NASENI’s research and innovation.