NITDA reiterates commitment to position Nigerian startups for global market
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated its commitment to push indigenous startups to global markets for the sustainability of their innovation.
Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the North Central roadshow ahead of the Gulf International Technology conference and Exhibition (GITEX).
The roadshow with theme: “Bridging Nigeria’s Innovation with Global Opportunities” consisted of startups drawn from across the North Central.
GITEX Nigeria, expected to hold between Sept. 1 and 4 in Lagos and Abuja, would be organised by NITDA in collaboration with Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC).
Represented by Mr Olawunmi Oladejo, Director of IT Infrastructure Solutions, Inuwa said the roadshow was a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between Nigerian startups and the global market.
“We are here not just to celebrate ideas, but to build a conduit between Nigeria’s brightest innovators and the vast global opportunities that await them.
“By touring the nation, equipping innovators across every zone, and leveraging the DWTC partnership, NITDA and DWTC are ensuring no great idea is left behind.
“We are creating pathways from local ingenuity to global impact,” Inuwa said.
According to him, the roadshow, which kicked off in July, will cover all six geopolitical zones in Lagos, Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, Abuja, Gombe, and Kano.
Ms. Victoria Fabunmi, National Coordinator, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation said that hosting GITEX was a testament to Nigeria’s growing digital ecosystem and participation in the global technology innovation.
According to her, the roadshow is designed to give visibility to local tech solutions, expand access to both local and international capital, and prepare innovators for opportunities that come with global exposure.
“Our aspirations are very clear through the roadshow; we want to ensure that you get the visibility for the solutions that you are building.
“We want to make more people know about your solutions, ensure that you have access not just to local capital, but international capital.
“We want to ensure that beyond the opportunities that you get at GITEX, we will be there for setting you up for global success and global recognition through the event,” Fabunmi said.
Mr Akande Ojo, Country Representative of DWTC, urged the startups to always identify their target markets and tailor their presentation towards them.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 18 startups pitched their innovations at the North Central roadshow with the top five selected.
Out of the five, the first three would be sponsored by NITDA to GITEX in September.
The first three startups included Hi-Prep, an educational startup that helps students learn easily, Fundusai, a healthcare startup and Letmoveit.ng, a logistics company.
Adanma Ugo, the Founder of Hi-Prep, elated for her win, said that creating the application had not been easy but she was grateful for the impact it was making.
The winners were assessed based on originality, impact, scalability, visibility,sustainability, global relevance and presentation.
No fewer than 1000 startups, more than 300 global investors and about 20,000 visitors from across Africa and beyond are expected at GITEX. (NAN)
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