FG should use tech innovation to drive economic growth’

The Federal Government should intensify the usage of technology to drive innovation and economic growth in the country, an IT expert has said. 

Managing Director of inq. Digital Nigeria, Mr Valentine Chime made the call after he was named Nigeria’s ICT Personality of the Year, 2023, at the 14th edition of the Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Award ceremony held in Lagos. 

Speaking after the award, Chime said the federal government should intensify its utilisation of ICT and digital economy to further boost the country’s revenue. 

He said investment in broadband technology should also be increased as this would make impact on the GDP. 

Chime who was coveted with the award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the development of the ICT sector in Nigeria, said Nigeria’s future is so bright with digital economy. 

Established in 2009, Africa’s BoICT Merit and Leadership Awards is an annual event that honours individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian ICT sector.  

According to the citation read at the event, Valentine Chime was chosen as the ICT Personality of the Year in recognition of his exceptional leadership in driving the growth and expansion of inq.Digital Nigeria, since he assumed leadership of the company in 2019.

Commenting on the awards, Valentine said, “It is an honour to receive this recognition from the BoICT. I am even more elated by the awards received by inq.Digital Nigeria as they are a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the entire team at inq.Digital Nigeria. We remain committed to using technology to drive innovation and growth in Nigeria and across Africa

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