Creating A Viable Innovative Ecosystem in Nigeria, By Inyene Ibanga 4 min read
By the time more state governments undertake deliberate actions to foster accessible platforms for tech enthusiasts and innovators, Nigeria may truly be on course to increasing the number of young IT professionals with the requisite skills to drive sustainable growth in her digital economy.
Digital technology is the most powerful force driving change and efficiency across the global economy today. The transformative nature of digital innovations cuts across every facet of human activity and the environment we operate in. Its impact on lives and the way we do things are enormous and pervasive, because its power transcends physical borders and distance.
By Emmanuel Elebeke
The Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, says Nigeria is desperately in need of critical thinkers to overcome myriads of its challenges.
He charged the youths to key into the digital technologies and focus more on critical thinking in order to find solutions for Nigeria’s economic and security challenges, as according to him, that is the only way to move the country forward.
The Governor made the observation at the 1st Jigawa Innovation Summit entitled: ‘Creating a Viable Innovative Ecosystem for Economic Development’’, organised by the state government in collaboration with National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Youth Coalition for Development (YCD), an NGO that canvasses youth engagement in changing the status quo for the betterment of Nigerians.