The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has said that Digital Economy holds a lot of potential for Nigeria.
Pantami said this on Thursday 1st October, 2020 at the official launch of Africa Tech Experience Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
“This Centre aligns well with many of the pillars of NDEPS and will not only aid our march to digital innovation but will also encourage and inspire many other Nigerians to aspire to greatness. I am excited by the fact that the Tech Experience Centre will serve as a conveyor belt for equipping our youths with the right digital skills that will enable them function effectively and add value in the Digital Nigeria that we are building, Pantami said.
He was also delighted by the unique status of the project as a place where every Nigerian can experience and see the latest technologies in action.
“The benefits that would accrue from the many offshoots of this impressive technology initiative are indeed numerous and will go a long way in raising the profile of the Nigerian technology sector, Pantami said.
Pantami commended the management of TD Africa for this laudable initiative. He gave the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy unflinching support on the impressive project and other similar initiatives of immense benefit to Nigerians.
“Particularly wish to congratulate you and the Chairman of Zinox, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, a good friend and a man whose many landmark strides in the Nigerian technology ecosystem have made a great positive impact. He is a major stakeholder in the development of our Digital Economy and is a promoter of our indigenous content. To the various foreign and indigenous technology brands that have also found expression within this project, I also say a big congratulation and thank you for choosing to make this a reality in Nigeria, Pantami concluded.