About NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies

A Public-Private Partnership
Built to Last.

How NASENI and TROMENT came together to build Nigeria's most ambitious healthcare infrastructure project, and why it will define a generation.

Our Journey

From idea to Africa's most capable
diagnostic factory.

December 2023

Letter of Intent Submitted

TROMENT Nigeria Limited submits a formal letter of intent to NASENI, proposing the establishment of a biotechnology factory in Nigeria, focused on developing, producing, and commercialising high-quality rapid diagnostic test kits.

February 2024

Historic MoU Signed

NASENI and TROMENT Nigeria Limited sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a Rapid Diagnostic Test Production Plant in Nigeria, backed by Vision Biotechnology as European strategic partner and the full weight of the Samir Hani Group.

October 2024

Construction Commences

Groundbreaking on a greenfield site at Plot 6, Cadastral Zone, adjacent to NASENI Headquarters in Idu Industrial Area, Abuja. The journey to Nigeria's first fully independent diagnostic manufacturing facility begins.

2025

Factory Complete · NAFDAC Certified

The facility reaches full completion. NAFDAC certifies both the factory and the N-CheckUp product line, with 26 products registered and ready for the Nigerian market. ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications active. N-CheckUp trademark secured.

2025-2026

WHO Pre-Qualification · Full Production

WHO Pre-Qualification in final stages, unlocking access to global procurement by UNICEF, the Global Fund, and MSF. Full-scale production ramping toward 600 million tests per year. Health Canada registration pipeline advanced.

2026 & Beyond

Health Canada · ECOWAS Export Hub

Health Canada registration opens access to Canadian and international markets. NASENI-TROMENT establishes itself as the primary diagnostic supplier for ECOWAS's 450 million people, and begins expanding toward a 500+ product portfolio.

The Partnership

Three organisations.
One historic mandate.

NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies is the product of a deliberate, strategic alliance between Nigeria's federal government, a healthcare infrastructure group with roots going back to 1951, and a European diagnostics manufacturer with over 25 years of global registration experience.

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Federal Government Partner

NASENI

Established 1992

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure was established with a unique and enduring mission: to build and nurture a science and engineering infrastructure base for achieving home-initiated and home-sustained industrialisation through the development of relevant processes, capital goods, and equipment.

NASENI does not work in isolation. It actively engages with academia, corporate entities, and government partners to enhance industrial services and explore strategic solutions to drive national development. The partnership with TROMENT is a direct expression of that mandate.

NASENI's Role in This Partnership

  • Provides land at Plot 6, Idu Industrial Area
  • Secures all necessary permits and regulatory approvals
  • Obtains NAFDAC and PCN registrations
  • Offers equity funding
  • Engages government authorities for product procurement
  • Presidential mandate to drive local production
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Founding Private Partner

TROMENT Nigeria Limited

Established 2012 · Samir Hani Group, Est. 1951

TROMENT Nigeria Limited has been a key player in Nigeria's healthcare sector since its official registration in 2012. The company specialises in hospital development, medical equipment distribution and maintenance, and device supply, striving to enhance healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality healthcare services.

TROMENT is backed by the Samir Hani Group, which has been active in healthcare infrastructure since 1951 - with operations spanning Nigeria, Lebanon, Canada, Qatar, Sudan, and Benin. It was TROMENT that first identified the opportunity, submitted the letter of intent in December 2023, and brought Vision Biotechnology to the table.

TROMENT's Role in This Partnership

  • Technology transfer from Vision Biotechnology
  • Production of advanced rapid diagnostic test kits
  • Establishing partnerships with international organisations
  • Managing production operations and technical expertise
  • International market relationships (Canada, ECOWAS, global)
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European Strategic Partner

Vision Biotechnology

An established European diagnostics manufacturer with over 25 years of experience. Vision Biotechnology holds an extensive portfolio of registered products in Germany, France, the United States, Turkey, and across Western Europe. Their role is central to what makes NASENI-TROMENT genuinely unique: they have provided a complete and unrestricted technology transfer - including production know-how, scientific dossiers, IP ownership, regulatory pathways, and ongoing QC/QA support. This is not a licensing arrangement. The technology now belongs to NASENI-TROMENT.

Leadership

The people driving
Nigeria's health future.

Board & Honorary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

Honorary Chairman, NT Biotechnologies
Chairman, NASENI Governing Board
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Hon. Khalil Suleiman Halilu

Hon. Khalil Suleiman Halilu

Board Member, NT Biotechnologies
Executive Vice Chairman, NASENI
Head of the Management Team

Dr. Samir Hani

Dr. Samir Hani

Board Member, NT Biotechnologies
Chairman, Samir Hani Group

Dr. Selim Hani

Dr. Selim Hani

Chief Executive Officer, NT Biotechnologies
Vice President, Samir Hani Group

Dr. Engin Narinç

Dr. Engin Narinç

Strategic Partner, NT Biotechnologies
Chief Executive Officer, Vision Biotechnology

Management Team

Dr. Selim Hani

Dr. Selim Hani

Chief Executive Officer

Executive
Eng. Michel Ashkar

Eng. Michel Ashkar

Technical Director

Technical
Eng. Bashir Karam

Eng. Bashir Karam

Head of Operations

Operations
Dr. Fatima Sani Mohammed

Dr. Fatima Sani Mohammed

Head of Quality Control

QA/QC
Dr. Esther Aregbokhai

Dr. Esther Aregbokhai

Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory
Dr. Chika Sholastica

Dr. Chika Sholastica

Head of Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory
Mission
To localise the research, development, and manufacturing of high-quality molecular and rapid diagnostic technologies in Nigeria, supporting national health priorities, enhancing epidemic preparedness, and strengthening biomedical self-reliance through innovation and strategic partnerships.
Vision
To position NASENI-TROMENT as a national and regional biotechnology leader, driving sustainable access to diagnostics, fostering industrial growth, and contributing to Nigeria's ambition of becoming a hub for health technology innovation in Africa.