By Olasunkanmi Onifade
The Chairman, Abuja Tech and Digital Economy week (ATDEW) steering committee, Andrew Abu, says the event will connect investors and technology companies to development opportunities at Abuja Technology Village.
Abu, who said this on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) added that the theme of the event is: “Energizing Smart Mobility: Powering Cities of the Future”.
He said that linkages were critical to translating Nigeria’s innovations into jobs, products and services capable of growing the digital economy and attracting both local and foreign investments.
“Nigeria has no shortage of innovative young people. Our responsibility is to build the bridge between ideas, infrastructure, investment, deployment and scale.
“Our engagement with Abuja Technology Village is part of that strategy.
“It has been designed to stimulate economic activities by showcasing market-ready innovations, facilitating deal-making and positioning Abuja as a hub for smart-city and technology investments,” he told NAN.
According to him, the Tech Week is expected to drive economic significance through job creation, support for startups, attraction of venture capital and private equity, and the commercialisation of research.
He said it would also provide a platform for government and private sector to align on policies that reduce the cost of doing business in the technology sector.
Abu also told NA that discussions would focused on providing selected innovators from the National Innovation Challenge access to technology infrastructure and incubation.
He said it would offer participants mentorship and pilot opportunities as well as commercialisation support at the Science and Technology Park.
He said the management of Abuja Technology Village welcomed the collaboration and expressed readiness to work with the Steering Committee on a formal partnership framework.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than ATDEW would host no fewer than 7,000 delegates including policymakers, investors, startups, and development partners are expected to feature at the event.
It would also feature an exhibition, `investor deal room` and investment forum focused on smart mobility, clean energy, AI, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure.
ATDEW 2026 would be hosted by Young Innovators of Nigeria in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency and the Nigeria Computer Society. (NAN)
Edited by Uche Anunne