NASENI, Imose roll out made-in-Nigeria laptops, tablets

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Imose Technologies Ltd, an indigenous company, have rolled out made-in-Nigeria laptops and tablets for use by Nigerians. A statement jointly signed by Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s Director of Information and Efe Obiomah, Imose’s Public Relations Advisor, said the 14-inch laptops and 10.5-inch tablets are manufactured in […]

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Imose Technologies Ltd, an indigenous company, have rolled out made-in-Nigeria laptops and tablets for use by Nigerians.

A statement jointly signed by Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s Director of Information and Efe Obiomah, Imose’s Public Relations Advisor, said the 14-inch laptops and 10.5-inch tablets are manufactured in the NASENI brand name.

The statement said, “The NASENI Zedon X-Pro laptop comes with a Core i5 processor and a 14-inch screen which offers a blend of power, portability and practicality, making it an attractive choice for a wide range of users including students, professionals, or anyone who needs a reliable laptop or tablet on-the-go.”

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the partnership is “a strategic move which aligns with the agency’s 3Cs principles of Collaboration, Creation and Commercialization to work with like minds. This is why we are working with Imose Technologies to bridge the technological gap by reducing importation bills.

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“We are transforming the agency by making it a central player in Nigeria’s technology revolution by adopting, adapting and domesticating cutting-edge technologies.

“At NASENI, we are building a national brand that, going forward, every household in Nigeria will have one NASENI’s product or the other,” Halilu added.

Also, Chairman of Imose Technologies, Osayi Izedonmwen said, “For 10 years, we have had a relentless focus on solving uniquely Nigerian problems by championing the local manufacturing of mobile and computer devices to improve lives and transform local institutions.

“We are proud that NASENI has chosen to partner us for the domestic production of laptops to bridge the digital divide and improve access to technology for education and work.”