Director-General of the National Information
Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, says Nigeria
has the potential to lead Africa into a new era of prosperity — but only
through strategic investment in digital innovation, inclusivity, and youth
empowerment.
Speaking at a conference themed “Prosperity Through
Innovation,” Inuwa stressed the need to reform Nigeria’s economy to deliver
sustained and inclusive growth, while accelerating diversification
through digitalisation and technological advancement.
“We are not just going to power Nigeria, but the
entire Africa into new eras of prosperity,” Inuwa said.
“But if we fail to equip our youth with the right skills, we are squandering
the most precious asset we have as a nation.”
Youth As The Engine Of Transformation
The NITDA chief emphasized that the solution to
Nigeria’s developmental challenges lies in mobilising young people,
nurturing their creativity and entrepreneurial drive, and
creating platforms for them to innovate and transform the nation.
“Our collective ambition must be to empower the youth
by engaging them meaningfully — giving them the tools, platforms, and
opportunities to solve the challenges we face as a nation,” he added.
Call For Inclusive Digital Policies
Inuwa also called for policy frameworks that
promote innovation and inclusivity, urging collaboration between
government and the private sector to support startups and digital
enterprises capable of driving sustainable economic growth.
“We must leverage innovation to build a more inclusive
and technology-driven economy — one that creates prosperity for all citizens,”
he noted.
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