Senator Oluremi Tinubu will launch the North-west zone Energized Commercialization Now initiative in Kano from March 23 to 25. The event, organized by the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, will feature a high-level panel discussion on federal-state energy for innovation and industrialization, alongside a mini exhibition of selected innovations on the first day. Additional activities include technical evaluation clinics, an academia-industry round table, and efforts to consolidate an investment-ready innovation pipeline. Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, announced the programme at a press conference on Thursday. He outlined expected outcomes such as a national innovation asset register for North-West innovations, a pipeline of commercialisable technologies, and the signing of investment deals and memoranda of understanding between innovators and manufacturers. Waiya emphasized the goal of strengthening industry-academia linkages and boosting intellectual property registrations. He stated that Kano aims to lead Nigeria's shift from an import-dependent economy to a production-driven, export-oriented industrial base. "With the support of the first Lady, federal ministry of science, technology and innovation and all the stakeholders, Energized Commercialization Now will unlock the innovative potential of our people and crate lasting prosperity," Waiya said.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu's presence in Kano for the launch signals a rare high-level focus on northern innovation ecosystems. The promise of investment deals and a regional innovation register could give tangible support to local inventors long operating without recognition. If the MoUs translate to actual funding and production, artisans and tech developers in the North-west may finally see pathways to market. The success of this initiative will depend on follow-through beyond the event's closing date.
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