Science & Tech
THE National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled a week-long training on a process simulation software called ASPEN Plus.
Chinyere Obiorah- Ekwuazi, NASENI’s Chief Information Officer, in a statement on Thursday, said the exercise would be held at the agency’s virtual manufacturing laboratory in Abuja.
She said the ASPEN Plus training, declared opened on Wednesday, was aimed at empowering 50 selected NASENI engineers and biochemists and provide them with advanced tools for process design, optimisation, and simulation.
According to her, it will also equip the trainees to contribute to Nigeria’s sustainable energy goals.
She said that the hybrid training holding across NASENI’s development institutes, marked a significant step forward in NASENI’s commitment to advancing technical capacity in renewable energy and engineering design.
Mr Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NASENI, represented by Chika Ezeanyanso, Deputy Director, Nano Science Department, said the training would equip members of staff with knowledge to drive innovation in renewable energy.
Mr Anas Balarabe, Special Adviser to the EVC on Science and Engineering Commercialisation, stressed on the value of bridging research and commercialisation.
He said knowledge gained from the training would advance renewable energy solutions and promote innovation; helping NASENI transform research into marketable products that me national energy needs and support sustainable development.
Participants are expected to leverage the training to design and develop more efficient biogas plants, as well as other sustainable energy solutions,’’ he said. (NAN)
A.I
Oct. 17, 2024
Tags: Chika Ezeanyanso Chinyere Obiorah- Ekwuazi Mr Anas Balarabe Mr Khalil Halilu NASENI
