PRODA PARTNERS MOMAS ELECTRICITY METERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (MEMMCOL) ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In his constant and unrelenting effort to fulfill his promise of returning the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, a research Institute under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, the DG/CEO Engr. Dr Peter Okwudilichukwu Ogbobe has made giant strides in the promotion of the Institute’s R & D prowess. One of these testaments is his recently brokered technical partnership deal with MOMAS Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited (MEMMCOL), the first indigenous company to implement prepayment metering solutions for the National Electric Power Holding Company of Nigeria. The partnership intends to identify common grounds in the operation of the two entities which will culminate to useful collaboration and synergy that will subsequently contribute to national development in the Innovation, Science and Technological space.
Reacting during the visit of the DG and his management entourage to Lagos, MEMMCOL has through his Boss indicated interest in partnering with PRODA Enugu on further research and commercialization of ceramic products like; porcelain insulators, ceramic wares and foundry products. The Chairman and Managing Director of the company, Engr. Kola Balogun FNSE, had earlier on in his welcome address to the PRODA Team highlighted the urgency of this partnership in order to advance our indigenous operations in producing high quality local substitutes for imported goods and services especially in the electrical power systems space.
On his part, the DG reiterated that the present administration under his watch is working hard and round the clock to reposition the Institute, according to the PRODA Enugu boss, the aim of the facility tour is to encourage and enhance an interaction between PRODA staff and other professionals especially in the field of Engineering as well as to expose the PRODA staff to the current Industry trends, standards, latest technological innovations and best practices.
The DG maintained that he strongly believed that MOMAS will assist him in realizing this vision for his staff members.
In his closing remarks, the Chairman and Managing Director of MOMAS Engr. Kola Balogun expressed profound optimism that the collaboration between PRODA and MOMAS Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited (MEMMCOL), will enhance the goals of the two organizations to enhance national development and contribute to the nations GDP.