Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said that Nigeria has the potential to power the African continent into a new era of prosperity — but only if it invests strategically in digital innovation, inclusivity, and youth empowerment.
Speaking at a conference themed “Prosperity Through Innovation,” Inuwa highlighted the need to reform the economy to deliver sustained, 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.”
He emphasized that the answer to Nigeria’s economic and developmental challenges lies in bringing young people together, nurturing their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, and providing them with platforms to showcase their talents and drive national transformation.
“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.
Inuwa called for policy frameworks that promote inclusivity and innovation, urging both government and the private sector to support start-ups and digital enterprises capable of driving sustainable economic growth through technology.
Source: Channels TV
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