The Engineering Directorate of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced a one-week hands-on training programme on the assembly, operation, and maintenance of NASENI Multipurpose Mini-tractors.
Declaring the training open, the Coordinating Director, Planning and Business Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonyern Onyechi, explained that the training followed the Agency’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KNIGHTS Company of the Czech Republic on technology transfer.
She stated that four staff members had earlier participated in an intensive training session in the Czech Republic, making it necessary to cascade the knowledge to other staff, particularly in tractor assembly and maintenance procedures. “This training is very important, and I urge participants to take it seriously and acquire the skills that will enable them to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s agricultural and economic development,” Dr. Onyechi said.
In his welcome remarks, the Director, Technology and Business Development, Engr. Ozigi O. Bernard, welcomed the participants and stressed the importance of commitment throughout the exercise. He noted that the outcome of the programme would reflect the results expected from the four staff members trained abroad in tractor coupling and maintenance.
While appreciating the support of the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Engr. Bernard encouraged staff to maximize the opportunity by applying the knowledge gained to advance national development.
The one-week training programme, which began on Monday, 1st September 2025, will run until Monday, 8th September 2025, with a focus on advancing technology transfer, boosting agricultural productivity, and improving economic growth through innovative engineering solutions.