What we are doing to increase digital technologies adoption in the north – Tech CEO
The founder of the first female-owned tech and innovation hub in Northern Nigeria, Blue Sapphire Hub, Maryam Gwadabe, has lamented that the region is still lagging behind in adopting digital technologies. She said many people have smart phones but are not maximising the potentials of the devices in their daily lives. The CEO stated this […]
The founder of the first female-owned tech and innovation hub in Northern Nigeria, Blue Sapphire Hub, Maryam Gwadabe, has lamented that the region is still lagging behind in adopting digital technologies.
She said many people have smart phones but are not maximising the potentials of the devices in their daily lives.
The CEO stated this during the Digital Community Fair organised by the hub as part of its Accelerating Digital Adoption in Northern Nigeria (ADAN) project in Kano in Saturday.
She said, “We all have smartphones, but many of us only use them for TikTok or Instagram. Digital adoption means using these tools to transform our lives, businesses, and communities.
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“This fair is about showing you what’s possible. It is a call to action for Northern Nigeria to become creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs,” she added.
The tech CEO also urged communities to shift from passive digital consumption to active participation in the digital economy, adding that Northern Nigeria must learn to leverage digital tools for innovation and economic growth.
Similarly, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said the state had reopened 26 enterprnuership institutes that were previously closed to help cater for the demands of the state’s population.
The governor who was represented by the Director-general of the newly established Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA), Bashir Abdu Muzakkar, said the state is committed to ensuring that the youths, whom he said are 65 percent of its population, are prepared for the 21st century opportunities.
Organized by Blue Sapphire Hub and funded by UK International Development, the two-day fair drew hundreds of participants and showcased startups potentials particularly in the ICT and digital economy.