IRVINE, CA — May 16, 2025 — EON Reality, the global leader in augmented and virtual reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, has initiated promising discussions with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to explore a collaboration on the country’s digital transformation journey.
During the productive meetings, EON Reality presented its comprehensive XR and AI ecosystem as a solution to address Nigeria’s key national priorities: youth empowerment and training, research commercialization, building collaborative innovation ecosystems, and expanding global market access and funding opportunities.
PHOTO: EON Reality Chairman Dan Lejerskar and Honorable Minister Uche Nnaji of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, during their strategic meeting to discuss potential digital transformation collaboration in Abuja.
POTENTIAL AREAS FOR COLLABORATION
| Nigeria’s Priority | Potential EON Reality Solution |
|---|---|
| Youth Empowerment | Immersive AI/XR Skills Academies |
| Research Commercialization | XR Product Demos and Virtual Showcases |
| Innovation Ecosystems | NASRDA-Hosted Innovation Hubs |
| Market Access | Global Customer Connection Program |
«Our initial discussions with Honorable Minister Uche Nnaji and NASRDA Director-General Dr. Matthew Adepoju have been extremely positive,» stated Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality. «We see tremendous potential for collaboration that could leverage EON Reality’s XR and AI technologies to support Nigeria’s ambitious digital agenda while addressing critical priorities for economic diversification and youth employment.»
The discussions centered on the possibility of establishing a nationwide network of AI² Academies and EON Incubators utilizing NASRDA’s existing infrastructure across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, which would complement the country’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme.
PHOTO: EON Reality Chairman Dan Lejerskar engages in discussions with Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), exploring how spatial AI technologies could enhance Nigeria’s digital capabilities across NASRDA’s nationwide centers.
Both parties have expressed interest in a win-win partnership, with EON Reality submitting a comprehensive proposal for consideration by the Ministry and NASRDA leadership.
This collaboration will be structured through EON Reality’s innovative Grant Guarantee Program, which has successfully supported digital transformation initiatives across multiple African nations.
PHOTO: EON Reality’s Chairman Dan Lejerskar meets with NASRDA’s Research and Development team to discuss potential integration of immersive technologies with Nigeria’s space research capabilities, exploring synergies between spatial computing and satellite applications for national development initiatives.
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About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world leader in Artificial Intelligence-powered Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education. With over 25 years of experience, EON Reality is committed to making knowledge available, accessible, and affordable globally. Spatial AI University, launched in 2025, is the first educational transformation platform to use spatial AI technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com.
