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NITDA’s Innovation Ecosystem Initiatives Entail 1500 IT Centers

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
October 16, 2022
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NITDA, a Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund designed to close the skills gap by helping creative businesses with workspace vouchers and initial investment, demonstrating its position as a regulator and developer of the IT industry, has begun its Transitional Assistance Program (TIES). HIVE is another project of the organization. It was made to work with CBN to set up entrepreneurial centers in universities and other places of higher education to help students develop their skills.

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is the Executive Director of the National Information Technology Development Authority (NITDA). He wants to empower Nigerians through innovation centers by encouraging innovation and nationalizing technology.

“In this regard, the DG stated that the organization has established over 1,500 IT centers across the nation to train thousands of Nigerians with fundamental computer skills. DG was speaking through engineer Salisu Kaka, director of digital economy at NITDA. He said he had the tools. “Analytically, you should start your own businesses across the country and become employers, not just employees.”.

Read also: NITDA Urges Youth to Upgrade their Skills in Blockchain Technology

NITDA’s Initiatives

NITDA has set up hundreds of IT centers and parks with top-notch amenities across the federal states to improve IT skills. In reality, the country’s economy is hurt by its reliance on goods and services outside the country. This can be fixed by making technology available in the country.

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These innovation hubs serve as a conduit for innovation between the public sector, private sector, and academia. They offer a research environment for innovation, idea synthesis and collaboration and a space for developing ICT policies, processes, and strategies. The organization has continually nurtured and supported strategic interactions, offering assistance to technology entrepreneurs, start-ups, IT hubs, and ecosystem builders via its Nigerian ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vision (NIIEV). rice paddies. We help young people learn about the many ways that innovation and entrepreneurship can lead to money and jobs. Also, as regulators, we have a strong position because we talk with stakeholders in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem in a clear and open way. To provide a supportive environment for the expansion, attraction, and protection of investment in the industry, NITDA’s rules will need major contributions and feedback from all stakeholders. allegedly co-created by youths in Nigeria are also given work via the NITDAs program. 

As a regulator with a development-oriented orientation, we are dedicated to fostering innovative technologies and ideas that have broad ramifications for Nigeria’s enterprises, industries, and economic development. Use only native material. We have continued to show our commitment in everything we do by making sure we have strong and extensive communication with everyone in the Nigerian IT ecosystem.

Nigerian Technology Talents Are In High Demand Around The World-FG

Startup Bill in Nigeria

The Nigerian Startup Bill, which was made with the help of the right business and government players, would help set up a legal environment that encourages the growth of start-ups in the country. Suppose the President signs this groundbreaking bill into law. In that case, it will make it easier for the government and new businesses to work together to help the digital economy grow as a whole.

NITDA will support young innovators to create successful ideas, promote entrepreneurship, and more by executing different programs and projects via its subsidiaries. We’re devoted to a family-oriented, excellent culture. To construct a Nigeria where innovation drives how we live and behave, we’ll support innovation frontiers, human capital development, and private-public sector cooperation. We believe in consistency. This is a call for us to rethink how what we do and don’t do affects the growth and stability of the innovation ecosystem. Underscoring our steadfast drive to implement the Digital Nigeria Agenda in all its implications and to ensure Nigeria’s competitiveness in global innovation and entrepreneurship, I’d like to thank the organizers for allowing me to emphasize this. Implement strategic roadmaps and action plans to expand the economy. He also stated that organizers are bringing together professionals from academia, government, and business to collaborate and come up with fresh ideas for digital transformation. 

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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