As the calls for salvation of Enugu from the grips of political profiteers beckons.
One man best fitted for the job in this herculean task of salvation is Chief Uche Nnaji-Nwakaibeya.
In his capacity as a minister, he has performed beyond conviction as the best man fitted for the job.
In his private capacity, he has proven beyond argument that he is poised for the task ahead.
For the records, Chief Uche Nnaji is a Nigerian politician and businessman who has made significant contributions to the country’s innovation, science, and technology landscape. Here are some of his achievements:
Public Life:
- Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology: Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023, Nnaji has been instrumental in driving Nigeria’s technological advancement.
- Technological Development: His initiatives align, focus on economic diversification, local production, and technological development.
- Space Program Advancement: Nnaji facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S.-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) for Nigeria’s Human Space Flight program.
Innovation and Technology:
- Satellite Technology: Secured approval for the procurement of three optical satellites and one Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite to enhance Nigeria’s capacity in agriculture, defense, and disaster management
- Domestic Drone Manufacturing: Championed the establishment of a domestic drone manufacturing plant in Nigeria, positioning the country as a key player in the global drone industry.
- Renewable Energy: Launched initiatives promoting sustainable energy solutions, including the deployment of biodigesters for biogas and electricity generation.
Education and Youth Empowerment:
- Project NOVA: Trained over 25,000 young Nigerians in high-demand global tech skills through this initiative.
- Youth Space Skill Programme: Equipped youths with scientific, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills.
- Google Hustle Academy: Launched a platform providing businesses with skills and tools to compete and contribute to Nigeria’s economic prosperity.
Private Life:
- Fashion Entrepreneur: Nnaji founded the OUCH brand, specializing in men’s clothing and accessories.
- Healthcare Industry: Made significant contributions to the healthcare industry, introducing Nigeria’s first CT scan in the mid-1980s.
- Business Career: Successfully executed contracts for medical equipment installation and procurement.
His achievement are just too numerous to put in print and these place him in prime position for the redemption of Enugu and unclogging the retrogressive policies that clogged the wheel of progress and dragged the economic prosperity of Ndแป Enugu behind time in the last 10 years with the worst being the last two years of this current administration . Nwakaibeya to many of us is a silent achiever, needing no media hype for glowing achievements.
Martins Chidiebere Ekwueme writes from Enugu, Nigeria.
