NITDA, eVILLAGE ARE JOINING FORCES FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NIGERIA’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to partner with the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage) in fostering technology innovations and inclusivity in the country.

This announcement was made during a visit by Sunil Santanam, the Chief Executive Officer of eVillage, and his team to the corporate headquarters of NITDA in Abuja. They sought the Agency’s assistance with digital infrastructure for the eVillage Innovation and Transformation Centre.

The collaboration between NITDA and eVillage also supports the “Infrastructure” pillar of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy’s strategic blueprint for accelerating the nation’s prosperity through technical efficiency.

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of NITDA, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting that it aligns with the Agency’s newly developed Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2024-2027). This collaboration focuses on building a robust technology research ecosystem, promoting inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, and nurturing an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Inuwa sees the potential for a technology development zone, emphasizing the importance of bringing people together to spark conversations about technology and solving real-life problems.

Assuring support from NITDA, Inuwa believes the proposed technology development zone will catalyze transformative change in the country. Plans for the partnership include accelerating the technology development zone across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, formalized through a memorandum of understanding.

Santanam expressed gratitude to the NITDA team for agreeing to partner with eVillage. He highlighted the opportunities offered by eVillage, emphasizing the potential for significant development within Nigeria’s youthful population and the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Joy Francis, eVillage’s Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, shared insights on the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Festival in November. She mentioned that the event aims to bring the global community together and establish an enduring entrepreneurial platform for current and future generations.

Joan Aimuengheuwa; From the News Source: Techeconomy