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By Joy Amaka Onweani
Governor Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has expressed conviction in the future of Nigeria and the rest of Africa hinged on continuous investment in the tech startup ecosystem managed by young people and promotion of innovation able to address inherent challenges.
Ugwuanyi while delivering a keynote address at the just ended 9th German – Nigerian Business Forum (GNBF) on “Innovation and Start-ups: Future of the Startup Ecosystem in Africa” said his government has aggressively pursued an ICT policy thrust fostered on digital skills development, promotion of innovation, incubation and acceleration of the tech startup ecosystem.
The governor said youths are the engine to drive real development anchored on technology and innovation.
In addition, the state under his leadership, has provided “unbridled regulatory and support frameworks that have accelerated the transactional capability of Enugu state for all things technology and Innovation.”
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The GNBF, a 3-day hybrid (onsite and online) event that held in Lagos from 9-11 November, is organized by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria) in collaboration with the Nigerian–German Chamber of Commerce (NGCC) and the German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein).
The 9th edition of GNBF hosted over 300 local and international participants from the German and Nigerian business circle, political and diplomatic community. The event focussed on addressing the opportunities, challenges and recent developments in sectors that include: Start-up (especially automotive and fintech); healthcare; skills development; agribusiness; construction; finance; energy and environment.
Governor Ugwuanyi was represented at the event by the General Manager, Enugu State Technology Hub, Chidubem Anowor; and Special Assistant on Innovations, Science and Technology to the Enugu State Governor, Elvis Obi-Nwankwo.
