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Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized the crucial role of innovation in driving Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic diversification, and global competitiveness.
Inuwa made this remark at the 8th Annual Research Fair and Exhibition of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), where he urged academia, industry leaders, and policymakers to adopt disruptive transformational innovation. This approach, he explained, can help address Nigeria’s challenges and unlock its immense potential.
Inuwa highlighted the importance of moving beyond theoretical exploration to practical innovations that can reshape industries, tackle societal challenges, and accelerate national progress.
He emphasized the need for institutions to prioritize creativity and bold thinking, ensuring that research outputs translate into tangible benefits for society.
The NITDA DG also stressed the significance of collaborative efforts involving academia, industries, and government to build an environment that nurtures creativity, supports bold investments, and encourages inclusive growth.
This ecosystem, he said, is vital for fostering homegrown innovations that can propel Nigeria to the forefront of global technological and economic advancements.
Inuwa expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to not only adopt global innovations but also create groundbreaking solutions that could influence the trajectory of Africa and the world.
He called on all stakeholders in the country to embrace the transformative power of innovation in order to drive sustainable development, economic diversification, and global relevance.
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The representative of Kashifu Inuwa, the DG NITDA , Engr Ya’u Isa Garba, at the 8th Annual Research Fair and Exhibition at Nassarawa State University, Keffi.
