Dr. Aminu Maida, represented by Mr. Reuben Muoka, Director Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), delivered a compelling keynote address at the 2024 NITDA CO-CREATE West Africa Tech Exhibition and Gage Awards. Highlighting Nigeria’s dynamic startup scene, Dr. Maida emphasized the nation’s impressive and youthful population, poised to embrace technology and innovation.
The address underscored the critical role played by a burgeoning pool of talent in Nigeria, including skilled developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs, in fueling the vibrant startup ecosystem. Dr. Maida and Mr. Muoka stressed the importance of fostering a conducive environment for startups to not only survive but also thrive and scale.
“Nigeria boasts of a large and youthful population, eager to embrace technology and innovation, and this vibrant startup scene is fueled by a growing pool of talent, including skilled developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs hence the need to create a more conducive environment for startups to thrive and scale,” remarked Dr. Aminu Maida in the keynote address.
The 2024 NITDA CO-CREATE West Africa Tech Exhibition and Gage Awards serve as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to converge, exchange ideas, and celebrate the achievements of the region’s tech innovators. The event underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering an environment that encourages technological advancements, entrepreneurship, and the growth of the startup ecosystem.