SEDI-Minna signs performance agreement with HODs to drive innovation, excellence
By Emma Ogbuehi
In a bid to replicate the new culture of excellence and expectation of high-performance handed down to Overseeing Officers of NASENI Institutes recently in Abuja by the EVC/CEO Mr. Khalil S. Halilu, the Overseeing Officer (OO) of the Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Minna, Niger State Dr. John A. Hemen has committed the Heads of Department (HoDs) of the institute to a similar performance bond.
The SEDI Minna agreement signing between the OO and HoDs occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the institute. According to Dr. Hemen, the event underscored SEDI-Minna’s commitment to excellence and innovation and “this agreement serves as a framework to align departmental goals with NASENI’s overarching objectives”
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The performance bond is valid for four years and will undergo annual reviews, with monthly performance assessments, tracking progress in areas such as project viability, partnerships, revenue generation, and adherence to timelines. The structured approach ensures SEDI-Minna remains on track to meet NASENI’s expectations, driving innovation and achieving measurable outcomes.
NASENI, by its mandate and scope of operation is the Nigerian only purpose-built agency designed to conduct developmental work in the areas of manufacturing. As such, it is capable of coordinating the proliferation of technologies developed either within or outside of its Centers including patents obtained.
Technologies developed in the areas of spares, components and systems engineering are to be transferred to entrepreneurs for the production of goods and services. Nigeria can have the benefit of a rapid technological development by strengthening NASENI
NASENI operates mainly through her Development Institutes. Each of the institutes has a unique mandate of Engineering Infrastructural development. At present, there are Eleven (11) Development Institutes. SEDI-Minna is one of the outlets.