Kachifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre, organizers of Gitex
In a landmark agreement, the Government of Nigeria and Gitex have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Gitex Nigeria. The announcement was made at a briefing held during Gitex Africa in Marrakech.
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), highlighted the significance of this partnership, emphasizing the role of Information Technology (IT) in enhancing productivity across various sectors in Nigeria. “By leveraging IT, we can significantly boost productivity in other sectors, driving economic growth and development,” Abdullahi stated. He further noted that Gitex Nigeria will provide a platform for the country to showcase its innovations and export them to the global market, attracting investors and fostering investment opportunities.
Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre, organizers of Gitex, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. She underscored the importance of increasing the presence of Nigerian startups at Gitex events. “We aim to have more Nigerian startups participating in Gitex, diving deep into exploring opportunities in areas such as AI, Future Finance, and Health. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s national tech agenda and will open doors for Nigerian startups to access platforms in Africa, Dubai, and globally,” LohMirmand remarked.
The signing of the MoU marks a significant step towards integrating Nigeria into the global tech ecosystem, offering new avenues for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth.
