The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that Nigeria will host the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in 2025.
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Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, and Trixie LohMirmand, the Executive Vice President in Events Management, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, in Marrakesh, Morocco, during GITEX Africa in Morocco.
The hosting of GITEX in Nigeria is expected to energize critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and technology, creating a platform to showcase Nigerian innovations on a global scale.
It’s a move that promises to explore the country’s potential in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, digital health, and Fintech, and to provide unprecedented opportunities for Nigerian startups to export their technology and ideas to new markets.
What They’re Saying
“This strategic initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to reform the economy to deliver sustained growth. Through initiatives like GITEX Nigeria, we are creating platforms for our tech ecosystem to shine, demonstrating that Nigeria is not only open for business but is also a hub of innovation and creativity,” Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa said.
Trixie LohMirmand, the Executive Vice President in Events Management expressed her excitement about the partnership, citing the impressive track record of Nigerian teams at GITEX pitch competitions.
“By bringing GITEX to Nigeria, we aim to explore the country’s potential in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, digital health and Fintech.
“The initiative aims not to only showcase local advancements but also integrate the Nigerian tech scene with the wider GITEX network, providing Nigerian startups with a platform to connect with new markets,” she said.
A specific date for GITEX Nigeria 2025 is yet to be announced yet.
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