Buhari further stated: “It is important to NASENI board to note that agencies of government with the similar mandate as NASENI in many countries are under the supervision of their respective heads of states and government. “That this administration has a premium and importance attached to homegrown technology, science and engineering infrastructure towards the social economic and technological development of respective countries. “Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the technology and innovation gap between us and the developed world which NASENI is strategically positioned to fill. So, if we begin to produce solar cell in Nigeria, it means the price per wattage of solar energy will be cheaper and affordable for everybody. “If we can produce solar cells, then we have the technology to venture into the production of electronics, communication technology and competition equipment.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 26, 2021 14:03 UTC