The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, reaffirmed the pivotal role of innovation in fostering Nigeria’s economic prosperity. He underscored the importance of harnessing the nation’s vibrant youth population as a valuable resource that can be leveraged in a national outsourcing strategy for wealth creation.

Mr. Abdullahi made these remarks during his keynote address titled “Nigeria’s Tech-Driven Future: Exploring Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges” at the Texcellence Conference, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

The conference drew notable innovators and startups from within Nigeria and beyond, creating a dynamic forum for discussions on the country’s technological advancement and the possibilities it presents for the future.