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, said the training followed the Agency’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KNIGHTS Company of the Czech Republic on technology transfer.
She noted that four (4) 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. Dr. Onyechi urged participants to take the training seriously and the acquire the skills to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s agricultural and economic development.
In his welcome remarks, the Director, Technology and Business Development, Engr. Ozigi O. Bernard, welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of commitment throughout the exercise. He further explained that the training outcome 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.