By In October 2023, the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. Tijani Bosun, unveiled the four-year Strategic Blueprint for 2023-2027.
At its core, the document aimed to establish a Nigeria that prospers in the digital era, fostering an atmosphere where technological advancements and creativity stimulate economic expansion and inclusiveness. It is a forward-thinking plan that seeks to promote accountability, transparency, and equity by reimagining the country as a whole.
Titled “Accelerating our Collective Prosperity through Technical Efficiency,“ Bosun affirmed that the Agenda is a crucial first step toward creating a Nigeria that prospers in the digital era and is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s “Renewed Hope Agenda.“
“This strategic blueprint outlines a vision for Nigeria that capitalizes on innovation and digital technology‘s transformative power to deepen and diversify our economy,“ the minister averred.
Anchored on five pillars: knowledge, policy, infrastructure, innovation, entrepreneurship and capital, and trade, the first pillar aimed to make Nigeria a center for technical talent on a global scale. To achieve this goal, the federal government would need to improve digital literacy, expand international research partnerships, and establish Nigeria as a leader in technology.
The importance of policy in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation is emphasized in the second pillar. Well-crafted policies will draw investment and talent, creating a conducive environment for Nigeria‘s innovation ecosystem to thrive while guaranteeing that everyone can profit from the digital economy.
