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Honored (hon) Bosuntijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, addressed leaders around the world on the digital future of Africa at the GITEX Nigerian Government Leadership & AI Summit in Abuja. The summit launched the first edition of Gitex Nigeria before moving to Lagos on September 2-3.
Convened under the auspices of his Bora Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Gitex Nigeria is supported by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NITDA) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The event has been approved by the Lagos State Government and is hosted by Kaoun International, the global organizer of Gitex events.
He has appeared in his first public appearance since being nominated alongside Time Magazine's most influential people alongside Sam Altman and Jensen Huang. Bosun Tijani said:
“Around the world, nations could not use AI to automate processes, analyze data and imagine resources ten years ago. They must food, innovate, and innovate.
– Hon. Nigeria, Minister of Communications, Innovation, Digital Economy, Bosuntijani
“As we gather at Gitex Nigeria, we have a unique opportunity to define the country's place in the future of artificial intelligence. With its vibrant youthful population and track record of attracting important investments, Lagos is not ambitious. The co-creator of this revolution.
– He is Babajid with Governor of Lagos State
Join us. Bosun's opening plenary session was Pedro Fernandez Lopez, Secretary of the Digital Economy, Digital Economy. Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director of Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, IFC. Karl Olutokun Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, Francophone Africa, MTN Group. Robin Nir, a leader in the public sector in West, East and Central Africa, Amazon Web Services.
Describing in detail the essential nature of AI in Nigeria's digital future, Nitda Director/CEO Kashifu Abdullahi highlights the expected global economic value, saying:
“We stand in the cusp of the new industrial revolution powered by AI. Tasks will be automated, diseases will be cured, and deeper human connections will be created. Epoch AI Project Automation will increase the global economy by 20% and double production within five years. Computing, and most importantly, in Nigeria, we can embed three million technical talents and organize digital skills.
– Kashif Abdullahi, Director/CEO Nidda
Trixie Lohmirmand, EVP of Dubai World Trade Center and CEO of Kaoun International, Gitex Nigeria organizer Trixie Lohmirmand, celebrates the launch of West Africa's largest technology, AI and startup shows.
“Gitex Nigeria is presenting as Nigeria's next global AI hub under his leadership as the next global AI hub, under his President Tinubu's leadership, providing a global perspective and network to connect and expand to local businesses, small businesses and startups.
– Trixie Lohmirmand, EVP, Dubai World Trade Center and CEO, Kaoun International
Other notable speakers of the day include Elsie Gaikewa Atahua, the UN Development Programme for Residents (UNDP). Basil Ayas, Sub-Saharan Africa – African leader Google Cloud; Charmaine Houvet, senior director of Africa, Cisco. Ade Famoti, Global Head of Research Incubations, Microsoft Research, USA.
Between September 3rd and 4th, the Gitex Nigeria program will move to Lagos and find it in two locations. The EKO Hotel Convention Centre will host the Gitex Nigeria Tech Expo & Future Economy Conference, and the Landmark Centre will welcome the Gitex Nigeria Startup Festival.
