In his pre-election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria outlined his administration’s focus on driving modern economic sectors, particularly the digital economy and creative industries. The Nigerian youth, representing a substantial portion of the population, are enthusiastic about this vision and anticipate the potential growth and opportunities it may bring.
Tech and civil rights advocate, Uriel Tomori, expresses hope for the new administration to create a conducive environment for the growth of the digital and creative industries. He emphasizes the need for addressing challenges faced by the tech sector, such as bank account freezes, internet shutdowns, and tax disputes, to foster both local and global opportunities.
The creative industry also holds immense promise for Nigeria’s economy. Young nigerian filmmakers, welcome President Tinubu’s vision for the creative sector and its potential to harness the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Omoniyi stresses the significance of tackling issues like piracy, funding, distribution networks, infrastructure, and regulatory barriers to elevate the quality of content and enable global competition.
Author and digital creator, Immanuel James Ibe-Anyanwu, advocates for inspiring scientific innovation alongside the focus on sports and entertainment. He believes that young people can contribute significantly to scientific advancements and problem-solving if provided with the right opportunities. Ibe-Anyanwu calls for a renewed emphasis on building infrastructure that nurtures indigenous talent.
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO of Future Africa, who played a role in developing and presenting Tinubu’s digital economy plan to Nigeria’s private sector, encourages the tech ecosystem to rally together and set an agenda for the new government. Nigeria’s tech sector has been a hotbed of innovation and growth, attracting substantial funding and propelling African startups forward.
As President Tinubu’s vision inspires hope for a thriving digital economy and creative industries, Nigerians eagerly anticipate concrete actions that will propel the nation towards a brighter and more prosperous future. The emphasis on these modern economic drivers presents an opportunity to tap into the potential of Nigeria’s young and innovative population, propelling the nation towards technological and creative excellence.
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