At the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), delivered a resounding call to action, urging West African nations to embrace a unified approach centered on science, technology, and innovation as the cornerstone of their collective development strategies.
Halilu passionately argued that prioritizing these critical fields is not simply a desirable option, but rather an indispensable imperative for achieving lasting shared prosperity, fostering sustainable economic growth, and securing a brighter future for all citizens across the West African region. In his impactful goodwill message, delivered on behalf of NASENI and its esteemed Chairman, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Halilu underscored the paramount importance of cultivating robust and dynamic regional collaboration in the realms of science, technology, and innovation.
He emphasized that by working together in a spirit of unwavering unity, sharing knowledge and resources, and investing strategically in these transformative sectors, West African nations can unlock their vast and untapped potential, effectively overcome existing developmental challenges, and collectively forge a path towards a more prosperous, equitable, and globally competitive future. Halilu’s compelling message resonated deeply with summit participants, serving as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role that technology and innovation must play in shaping the trajectory of West Africa’s progress and ensuring a brighter tomorrow for generations to come. He envisioned a West Africa where innovation thrives, economies flourish, and all citizens have the opportunity to reach their full potential, driven by the transformative power of science and technology.
