The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its technology and clean‑energy intervention to Oyo State through the National Agency for Science, Engineering and Technology (NASENI), aiming to boost economic self‑reliance in the region.
The move is part of a broader government effort to promote sustainable development and reduce dependence on non‑renewable energy sources. NASENI, tasked with advancing science, engineering and technology, will oversee the implementation of the programme in Oyo.
While specific projects, timelines and funding details were not disclosed, officials say the initiative is expected to generate new opportunities for residents and stimulate economic growth.
Nigeria has been working to diversify its economy and lower its carbon footprint, and clean‑energy interventions such as this are viewed as steps toward those goals.
Stakeholders in the energy and technology sectors are likely to welcome the expansion, which could have positive environmental and economic impacts for Oyo State.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>