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From Fred Itua, Abuja
Public and private sector have been urged to strengthen innovation and emerging technology policies to create enabling environment for Africa’s innovation growth for sustainable economic development.
The Director-General of NITDA, Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who made the call at a two-day workshop orgainised by a non-governmental organization “AfriLabs in collaboration with Intel, to propel growth and innovation in Nigeria’s DeepTech ecosystem.
Dr. Inuwa Abdullahi emphasized the importance of the collaboration to exchange ideas, challenges and experiences and said Nigeria as a nation is one of digital empowerment, innovation-driven prosperity, and inclusive economic growth fostered by technology.
According to him “At NITDA, we firmly believe that no single entity can navigate this landscape alone as collective effort has become imperative.
He explained that Africa with its abundant talent and youthful population is expected to play a significant role in driving innovation in Africa continent.
In a remark, the Executive Director of a non-governmental organization “AfriLabs”, Anna Ekeledo said the workshop was designed to provided a platform for meaningful engagement, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration, laying the groundwork for future innovation and growth across Africa.”
She stressed the need to bridge the disconnect between policymaking and evidence-based research to obtain better innovation outputs.
Mrs. Ekeledo reiterated the commitment of Africa’s DeepTech community to continue to embarks on a path of growth, resilience, and boundless possibilities.
The event brought together participants from diverse backgrounds including government officials, industry experts, startups, developers, and ecosystem stakeholders who convened to explore the challenges, opportunities, and prospects of DeepTech in Africa, as well as to underscored the importance of community-building and collaboration in nurturing Africa’s burgeoning DeepTech ecosystem.
