The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has signed a landmark agreement with Revass Systems Limited to enhance technology acquisition compliance through its regulatory framework and to bolster sustainable local capacity development in Nigeria.
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja, the director-general of NOTAP, Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi said the agreement is aligned with NOTAP’s core mission to ensure that technology imported into the country serves national interests, particularly in promoting local content, building indigenous capabilities and facilitating sustainable job creation.
She explained that under the agreement, Revass Systems Limited will design, develop, deploy and manage a secure and efficient digital revenue collection system for NOTAP. The system will comply with the NOTAP Act, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) financial guidelines, policies of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and other applicable Nigerian laws. The digital platform is expected to improve transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in revenue management, while also supporting capacity-building initiatives for NOTAP staff through structured training and technology transfer programmes.
Amadiobi emphasized that the agreement reflects a strategic approach to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic and technological sovereignty by ensuring that all technology transferred into the country provides real, measurable benefits to Nigerians.
“This partnership represents a pivotal step toward ensuring that technologies entering Nigeria not only comply with our national laws but also align with our developmental goals,” she said. “Our objective is to guarantee that every agreement registered by NOTAP meaningfully contributes to skills development, job creation and the growth of local enterprises.”
She noted that the signing of the agreement would facilitate greater oversight of technology transfer agreements, encourage partnerships that enhance indigenous capacity and foster an environment where Nigerian professionals and businesses can thrive. She added that the collaboration further positions NOTAP as a key enabler of industrial competitiveness through improved regulatory compliance and monitoring mechanisms.
Amadiobi reaffirmed that this milestone aligns with the strategic vision of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) and supports the ‘Renewed Hope’ qgenda of President Bola Tinubu, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a knowledge-driven economy powered by local talent and innovative partnerships.
She recalled that NOTAP was established in the early 1970s to regulate the influx of foreign technologies into Nigeria through the registration of technology transfer agreements. In addition to its regulatory role, the agency is also responsible for encouraging the development and domestication of locally motivated technologies.
In a statement issued by NOTAP’s head of public relations and protocol, Raymond Ogbu, Amadiobi reiterated that no meaningful economic development can occur without the strategic deployment of technology. She said the agency is working to digitize all operations for improved efficiency and timely service delivery, noting that the automation of the technology transfer agreement registration process has significantly reduced processing time and increased operational effectiveness.
