The largest tech show on the continent, GITEX Africa, will visit Nigeria in 2025 thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Thursday afternoon by Trixie LohMirmand, the managing director of the Dubai World Trade Centre, and Kachifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency.
GITEX Africa, the continent’s most prominent tech showcase, is expected to be held in Nigeria in September 2025 in Lagos and Abuja. Here are some key points about the event: GITEX Africa will bring a unique formula that aligns with Nigeria’s national strategy.
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The event will be a massive opportunity for the continent and the world to see the country’s most important countries and startups. Also, GITEX Africa 2024 will occur in Morocco from May 29-31, 2024, followed by GITEX Global in Dubai from October 14-18, 2024.
GITEX will debut in Europe in 2025, scheduled for May 21-23.
GITEX: Driving Economic Diversification through Technology
GITEX Africa 2025 will be a platform for Nigerian tech companies and startups to showcase their innovations to a global audience, foster partnerships, attract investment and accelerate the sector’s growth.
The event is a strategic move to promote the country’s technology ecosystem further. With a focus on showcasing local talents and solutions, the event is expected to drive technological advancement, economic diversification, and job creation in the region.
Nigeria’s Quest for Sustainable Technological and Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu has made it clear that economic diversification is a top priority for his administration, and he is keen on exploring all avenues to achieve this goal. According to Kachifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the President has given a clear mandate to facilitate critical aspects of this diversification.
Inuwa emphasised that economic diversification is not a solo effort, and Nigeria cannot achieve it in isolation. The country must engage with other nations, international organisations, and global players to leverage their expertise, resources, and markets.
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This is where events like GITEX Africa provide a platform for Nigeria to showcase its technological advancements, innovations, and investment opportunities to a global audience.
By facilitating economic growth, NITDA aims to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on a single commodity, promote sustainable economic improvement, and create new opportunities for Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs.
The agency is working closely with other government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and international partners to achieve this objective, and events like GITEX Africa are expected to play a significant role in this journey.
Nigeria is the most populous nation with a vibrant technology scene. The staging of GITEX in the country presents a huge opportunity for the continent and the world to see the country’s most innovative tech and startups.