NCC says SMEs will play a key role in Nigeria’s economic recovery
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the creation of wealth, jobs and economic prosperity and will play a key role in efforts to fully recover the country’s economy. .
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National SME/Entrepreneurship Forum for Emerging Technology Startups organized by the NCC in Abuja, Engr Ubale Maska, the Commission’s Executive Committee Member for Technology Services, said President Bola Tinubu’s transformational He stated that the challenges were as follows. Turning the economy around through small businesses, startups, and other innovations. .
Masuka, who was represented by Dr. Chidi Diugu, the Commission's Head of New Media and Information Security, said the program provides a platform for startups to turn innovative concepts into concrete realities. It also provides valuable opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, expand their businesses, and contribute meaningfully to the development of our country.
“We are entering a new era, where small businesses and startups will play a leading role in driving the economy forward, creating job opportunities and shaping the trajectory of our collective future,” he said. These are the times. Let us seize the opportunity, cultivate our spirits, and work together to build a prosperous future for this country.”
Ben Ewer, deputy director of e-government and regulation at the National Information Technology Development Authority (NITDA), said these innovations hold the key to unprecedented opportunities in areas such as healthcare, education and commerce.
He pointed out that technologies such as 5G, IoT and AI are not only reshaping global telecommunications, but also presenting a new paradigm in how we approach connectivity and data exchange.
According to Ewa, telecommunications in Nigeria is not just a sector but a lifeline that connects us to the world and drives the progress of the country.
Ewa said that in recent years, Nigeria has witnessed remarkable growth and innovation in the sector, which is fundamentally changing the business and social landscape of Nigeria for the better.
In his welcome address, Dr. Chidi Diugwu, Head of the New Media and Security Division, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said that the New Media and Information Security Division, which is primarily responsible for managing the intellectual property resources of the Commission, He said he judged it to be necessary. Having this discussion with participants will inform them of the vast untapped resources available and provide necessary insight into how existing IP resources can be leveraged. can.
Source: guardian.ng