The Director-General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, has been honored with the Excellent Public Service Award by one of the leading media giants, (Business Day Newspaper). This prestigious award is a testament to Dr. Amadiobi’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to re-engineering NOTAP for optimum performance.
The award ceremony, which took place at the Blanc Grand, Palm Hotel, Abuja on December 3rd, 2025, was attended by distinguished guests such as the former President of the Country, represented by the former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, sitting Ministers, captains of industry , esteemed colleagues, and other notable figures in the innovation and technology ecosystem. Dr. Amadiobi’s exemplary service and contributions to the development of Nigeria’s science, technology, and innovation landscape have earned her this recognition.
Under Dr. Amadiobi’s leadership, NOTAP has made significant strides in promoting indigenous technology development, intellectual property (IP) protection, and innovation. Her vision for a technologically advanced Nigeria has inspired a new generation of innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to scale up their efforts in demand-driven research and innovation.
The Excellent Public Service Award is a fitting recognition of Dr. Amadiobi’s tireless efforts to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and development through science, technology, and innovation. Her dedication to public service and commitment to excellence have set a high standard for others to follow.
Dr. Amadiobi expressed her gratitude to the founder and management of Business Day Newspaper for the award and reiterated her commitment to continuing to serve the nation with integrity, passion, and dedication. She also acknowledged the support of her team at NOTAP and stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem, stating that their collective efforts have been instrumental in driving the office’s success.
The Director General said that the awards that she has received as the DG of NOTAP will further strengthen her for greater performance, believing in the saying that, to whom much is given, much is also expected. She expressed appreciation to the entire staff of NOTAP for their support and dedication to duty, a reason she said was responsible for the numerous awards she had received.
