The federal government has approved the appointment of Engr. Kazeem Raji as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI).
This was contained in a statement signed by NBTI’s PRO, Reuben Shagu, and made available to newsmen in Abuja.
According to the statement, “In his inaugural address at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Raji reaffirmed his commitment to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s technological advancement agenda.
During his first meeting with NBTI directors, Raji underscored the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving the organisation’s objectives.
“I urge them to work cohesively to drive technological advancement and foster economic growth across the country.
“Under my leadership, NBTI will focus on incubating technologies that address critical areas of national development, such as agriculture, healthcare, and renewable energy,” he said.
Raji pledged to prioritise staff welfare, boost morale, and create a more productive work environment.
NAN reports that NBTI is committed to its mission of promoting technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
With Raji’s wealth of expertise and decades of career in the engineering sector, he is poised to strengthen the needed infrastructural and technology support required of startups in NBTI.
He also outlined plans to collaborate with key stakeholders, including sub-national entities, to ensure the success of NBTI’s initiatives.