APPRECIATION MESSAGE: NEXTGEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2026 NATIONAL SHOWCASE.
On behalf of the Board, Management and entire Staff of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), I extend my profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to every distinguished guest, partner, stakeholder and well-wisher whose gracious presence, goodwill and invaluable support contributed immensely to the remarkable success of the National Showcase of the NBTI NextGen Innovation Challenge, held yesterday at NICON Luxury Hotel, Garki, Abuja.
I wish to express our deepest appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Barrister Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, whose visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to innovation-driven national development and steadfast support continue to reposition Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem for sustainable growth, industrial competitiveness and economic prosperity.
Our sincere appreciation goes to the Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Chairman House Committee on Finance and Special Guest of Honour, whose exceptional statesmanship, unwavering commitment to national development and consistent support for innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment continue to inspire transformational progress across our nation. Your encouragement and invaluable support remain a great source of strength to NBTI and the Nigerian innovation community.
We are profoundly grateful to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad,mni, for his exemplary administrative leadership, invaluable guidance and steadfast commitment towards advancing the Ministry’s strategic mandate of fostering innovation, scientific advancement and technological development.
We equally appreciate the distinguished Chief Executives and Heads of Agencies and Institutions who honoured our invitation, including the Director-General of NASRDA, Director-General of NACETEM, Director-General of the Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis and Onchocerciasis Research (NITR), Director-General of NITDA, Director-General of NDE, Executive Secretary of NBTE, Director-General of SON, National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, the Registrar/Chief Executive of JAMB, the Registrar of the Trademark Registry, the Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, the Chairman of the Oyo Forum, and every other institutional leader who either attended personally or was ably represented.
We sincerely appreciate the Governments of Niger State, Ogun State, Plateau State, and the other State Governments that graciously sent high-level representatives to participate in this important national event. Your presence underscores the growing commitment of our sub-national governments to innovation, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization and inclusive economic development.
Our profound gratitude also goes to the Country Director of WIPO, UNESCO, the distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps, our esteemed international development partners, the Chairman/CEO of GIGAWATT Global, the UKALD Team, investors, industry leaders, academia, research institutions and every strategic partner whose participation enriched the quality of discussions and strengthened our collective resolve to build a globally competitive innovation ecosystem for Nigeria.
We are equally indebted to the members of the media, pressmen and journalists for your outstanding professionalism and extensive coverage of the event. Your commitment to projecting the achievements of Nigerian innovators and amplifying the message of innovation-driven national development is highly appreciated.
All the stupid “Arewa has no media” to talk about the insecurity in the north should watch the mighty power of Arewa Media now that Saleem Goje’s gossip trending.
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Arsenal have been Voted 🗳️
THE MEDIA’s MOST INFLUENTIAL CLUB OF THE YEAR
They are the Only club to generate the highest mentions, tags & interactions on social media and also the most talked about club in the year 2025/2026 🔥🗣️
What a season Arsenal fans. Its been the biggest privilege of my life covering our club. What a club, what a manager, what a group of staff & players. Who knows what the future holds. I have created a page for anyone who wants to support my work (link below)
Thank you - HoA❤️
Hand on heart, I dont feel sad at all. Im so fucking proud of this group. Won us a PL after 22 years and took us to a UCL final. Kings who will be remembered forever. 99% of Europe would want our season.
Thank you Mikel and Thank you Arsenal.
I recognise my football club again.
"This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion."
(Surah al Ma'idah 5:3)
#Hajj#Hajj2026#HajjMubarak#ArafahDay
Ask Allah on this great day of Arafat to choose you to become from those who are present in Arafat next year.
May Allah allow you all to experience the day of Arafat in hajj, an experience & feeling that can not be put in to words.
For years we prayed that he would be granted this honour, and today, 9 Dhul Hijjah 1447 H, he ascends the minbar of Masjid Namira to deliver the Khutbah of Hajj, following in the footsteps of the Prophet of Allah ﷺ
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