Nigeria Aims to Shift from Tech Consumer to Producer
Mr. Kashifu Abdullahi, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), announced Nigeria's goal to shift from being a consumer of technology to a producer during a pre-summit virtual dialogue on Tuesday, ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#32). The summit, themed “Digital Nigeria: The Foundation for Transformation,” was organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Abdullahi emphasized the need for digital self-determination, which involves making informed choices about Nigeria's digital future. He highlighted the importance of digital literacy, talent development, enabling policies, and digital infrastructure.
He called for increased investment in local talent and technology. Mr. Femi Adegolu, Co-Founder of TradePal AI, pointed out regulatory challenges in the fintech sector, advocating for a harmonized licensing pathway.
Mrs. Adedoyin Odunfa, Founder and CEO of Digital Jewels Limited, stressed the importance of focusing on the business value of technology in organizations.
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