Effective communication pivotal for setting development agenda – NASENI EVC

Effective communication pivotal for setting development agenda – NASENI EVC

Mr Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), says that effective communication is a vital tool for setting Nigeria’s developmental agenda.

Halilu said this when he declared open a three-day training workshop for online media practitioners and staff of the agency’s Information and New Media Unit on Wednesday in Abuja.

The EVC said that through effective communication, developmental agenda around innovation and technology could be set to influence public opinion.

“It must be deliberate because what that does is to give people what to think about,” he said.

The NASENI boss stated that promoting innovation, science and technology would go a long way in propelling Nigeria as far as technological advancement was concerned.

He said NASENI was committed to driving Nigeria’s industrialisation through innovation and technology, adding that effective communication was vital to the success of this pursuit.

Halilu said the theme of the training: “Enhancing Effective Delivery of Communication Objectives in a Changing Digital Environment” would help enhance capabilities and foster effective communication of the agency’s activities.

“This training is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills necessary to excel.

“As we navigate the evolving digital media landscape, it is crucial that we stay focused on the content of our narratives while keeping abreast of the latest trends, ethics and best practices,” Halilu said.

Mr Segun Ayeoyenikan, Director, Information, New Media and Protocol, said that under Halilu’s leadership, 35 new products in NASENI brand name had been marketed.

He further highlighted that within Halilu’s one year in office, 56 projects had evolved and were in various phases.

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“Will anyone call that a joke? NASENI is now the leading technology agency of the Federal Government, driving hardest President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” Ayeoyenikan said.

The director disclosed that the training was the first of its kind in NASENI, adding that the theme was carefully chosen to enhance skills and knowledge in effectively communicating the agency’s mission and vision.

Mrs Onyeachi Nonye, Coordinating Director, Planning and Business Development, remarked that in the past the agency’s information and protocol unit faced some challenges.

“Today, with the EVC’s support, who brought in new and fresh ideas, we’ve made progress.

“Our presence in social and mainstream media has been impactful,” she said.