The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi and the Association of Machines and Equipment Fabricators of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to produce locally developed and fabricated equipment that suits the country’s tropical environment. This deal is aimed at addressing the challenges of accessibility and affordability of agricultural equipment, as well as providing job opportunities for the unemployed. The CEO of FIIRO, Dr. Gloria Elemo, in her address at the event explained one of the major outcomes of the initiative is to fast-track the agricultural value addition and the industrial revolution in Nigeria. She went further to state one of the characteristics of a developing nation is an appreciable level of industrialization. Dr. Elemo clarified the synergy will be based on translating the research results from FIIRO to products (equipment) for the market.
Good job Madam, please I have a company that is into manufacture of locally agriculture equipment. Please how can you help us in this regard? Thank you
ReplyDeleteMr. Ayodeji, thanks for your comments. can you get in touch with Engr. Ashiru of FIIRO 0803-577-5861. He is in a position to give you the modalities of benefiting from the agreement. Feed me back pls
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Thank you Madam. I called him and he asked of where my company is operating from and also said he would note it. Ma please help us as we will like to benefit from this mou signing. Thank you
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