The Federal Government has established the first digital fabrication laboratory in Nigeria (FABLAB 1.0).
The project is in line with the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) and will drive the implementation of ideas and innovations that benefit all ecosystem entities.
FABLAB has state-of-the-art Printed Circuit Board (PCB) production equipment, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, 3D printers, servers, Graphics processing units (GPUs), and other devices.
Kashifu Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), stated at Friday’s inauguration that the FATLAB was part of the agency’s effort to transform Nigeria into an innovation hub.
Abdullahi added that the FABLAB would encourage all digital innovators and creators to see their ideas through to fruition.
“The FABLAB’s open-access policy enables it to serve as a digital innovation accelerator for all innovators and makers.
“It enables open production and public access to promote innovation and entrepreneurship,” he explained.
By its policies, he added, the center engages in hands-on digital fabrication, skills training, and capacity building for both internal and external participants.
According to him, schools, universities, and research centers are encouraged to visit and tour the lab to increase Nigerian youth’s awareness of digital innovation.
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