The Federal Government has unveiled plans for massive job creation as it commissions the Nigeria-Korea Information Access Centre. The centre was funded by the Korean government.
Thw Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, who commissioned the centre yesterday in Abuja, said Nigeria was investing significantly on digital infrastructure and technologies that would also help deliver government services more efficiently.
He said: “The centre is a major prerequisite for strengthening the country’s economy as President Bola Tinubu and his team continue to work towards achieving a $1 trillion economy in a few years.
“As a country, we recognize that we are one of the fastest growing countries in the world. We also recognize that the best low hanging fruit for us is in information, communication and technology.
‘’Not only does it provide us the opportunity to drive economic prosperity in our country, it also offers us a significant chance to empower our people and ensure that they can contribute meaningfully to the world.
“As a nation, we are putting significant investment in building both our digital infrastructure and technologies that will also help us deliver government services more efficiently.
“We see this as a major prerequisite for strengthening our economy. As you already know, the President and the team are working extremely hard to take the Nigerian economy to $1 trillion in a few years.’’
Also, speaking, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the centre would give the youth, entrepreneurs and professionals access to cutting-edge digital tools, research facilities and training, equipping them to thrive in today’s fourth industrial revolution, where AI, Big Data, and IoT are reshaping the world.
He said: “The IAC is a practical embodiment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes leveraging digital technologies to drive socioeconomic development, productivity, and inclusive growth across Nigeria.
“This information access centre complements those efforts by providing a platform for learning, research, and innovation. It is part of a broader commitment to capacity building and learning initiatives in digital technologies.’’
Earlier, the President/CEO, DBI, Mr. David Dasser, explained that “the center is not just a building but also a bridge that connects Nigeria to the world, and a bridge that links dreams to opportunities.
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“The center is a direct response to the call of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, NDEPS, which envisions a Nigeria where digital technology drives innovation, creates jobs, and bridges the gap between the connected and the unconnected.
“The Nigeria-Korea IAC is billed to directly support some national priorities which include promoting digital inclusion, ensuring that all Nigerians, regardless of background, have access to ICT tools and skills, fostering AI and emerging tech expertise, preparing our workforce for the demands of the global digital economy.’’
