By Dada Ahmed.
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched FutureMakers, a national programme designed to instill innovation, creativity and problem-solving skills in Nigerian children aged 15 years and below, as part of a long-term strategy to secure the country’s technological future.
The programme was officially unveiled on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at NASENI’s headquarters in Abuja, with key stakeholders from government, education and the private sector in attendance.
Speaking at the launch, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said Nigeria’s future in science, technology and innovation lies with the younger generation, stressing that early exposure to creativity and innovation is critical to producing lifelong inventors and problem-solvers.
“Today, we take another step toward securing Nigeria’s long-term innovation future with the launch of FutureMakers by NASENI, a national programme designed to identify, nurture and empower young innovators between the ages of 5 and 16 years,” Halilu said.
According to the statement signed by Chima Akwaja, Deputy Director, Information,NASENI,on Thursday in Abuja,the initiative will inspire young minds to develop innovative solutions to societal challenges by fostering creativity, critical thinking and technical confidence at an early age.
Halilu explained that FutureMakers, an initiative of the NASENI Innovation Hub, is part of a broader national strategy aimed at developing problem-solvers and inventors, preparing young Nigerians for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (ST
