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By Chinenye Anuforo
Special Adviser on ICT to Enugu State Governor, Nnaemeka Ani, has called for a homegrown digital revolution under the banner “Africa Will Rise: By Code, By Courage, By Us.”
The message, part challenge, part philosophical seeks to galvanize African innovators to move beyond buzzwords and build technology with impact and legacy in mind.
“Let us stop building for hype. Let’s start building for legacy,” Ani urged while speaking to ICT journalists over the weekend. “Let us stop waiting for someone else. Let’s start creating the future on our own terms”, he emphasized.
At the heart of Ani’s vision is a shift from tech consumerism to tech authorship. With innovation hubs sprouting across cities like Enugu, Lagos, Kigali, Jo’Burg, and Nairobi, and a growing community of developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs determined to solve Africa’s unique challenges, the movement is already taking shape.
Ani emphasized that Africa’s future lies not in flashy apps or international admiration but in persistent, intentional solutions that uplift communities, solutions that digitize public services, bridge rural-urban divides, empower women and youth, and build resilience in food and climate systems.
“We have the talent. Now is time to harness it. Stop building for likes, and start building for lasting impact.”
