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Electronics Development Institute (ELDI), Awka, Anambra State has solicited for government’s collaboration for increased productivity.
Overseeing Officer at the institute, Dr Oluwaseyi Ogungbenro in a press briefing on Friday said there were lots of services the institute could offer to the government at cheaper cost.
He said ELDI, an institute under the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), focuses on electronics, software and hardware researches as well as production of prototypes for small and medium enterprises.
He further urged residents of the state and Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria products, describing it as sure way out of the current economic situation.
He said, “Patronising made-in-Nigeria products is the way to solve the nation’s current economic situation. It is not just a patriotic gesture, it is also a way to develop and grow local industries and Nigeria’s economy.
“I made bold to say that ELDI has made lots of researches and produced prototypes and products that have capacity to solve some problems in our various households and offices.
“We produce energy saving bulbs, stabilizers, solar inverter, solar generating sets, automated mower, rechargeable lamps, automatic poultry cage system, electronic medical testing device, among others.
“These products are very affordable, durable and of high quality. Let us patronise our own locally made products and we will see our economy flourish.”
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