Africa doesn’t have innovation problem – Hamzat
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat stated that Africa does not have an innovation problem but a scaling problem across all sectors. He called for reliable infrastructure, predictable regulations, adequate funding, and stronger public-private collaboration to scale tech innovations, citing Lagos initiatives and the success of CWG Plc as examples.
Pidgin: Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat talk say Africa no get innovation problem but na scaling problem wey dey across all sectors. He call for reliable infrastructure, predictable regulations, adequate funding, and stronger public-private collaboration to scale tech innovations, as e cite Lagos initiatives and di success of CWG Plc as examples.
How this affects you: Lagos State residents and technology businesses are affected by improved digital infrastructure, reduced permit steps from 29 to 7, support for 18 researchers and over 75 start-ups, and over 7 million enrolled in the residents’ identity system.
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