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| Nokia CEO- Stephen Elop |
By Prince Osuagwu
Global phone manufacturer, Nokia polled resources together
with leading Software maker, Microsoft
and Global Development Advisors, Dalberg to organise a full day forum to
discuss ways the ICT sector can impact agriculture, job creation and the power
sector in achieving Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 goals.
The forum tagged, ‘Innovation for Vision 20:2020 Forum’
stimulated discussion around how information and communication technologies and
local innovations can be used for improving the performance of the agriculture,
entrepreneurial and energy sectors and what barriers exist for unleashing
creativity both within public and private domains for making these solutions a
reality. Microsoft’s General Manager for Nigeria Emmanuel Onyeje pointed out
that “it is important to build our understanding and knowledge about the power
of ICT’s, but only action will allow us to reach our dreams. We need to move
from policies to actionable programs that benefit the people.”.
Speaking at the forum, Robin Miller, Manager and ICT
subject expert for Dalberg explained that the primary criterion for choosing
the agricultural, entrepreneurship and the power sectors is due to their unique
ability to drive inclusive and sustainable growth.
‘’Nigeria
is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa
with potential for global competitiveness. As such, we must look beyond the
traditional solutions and recognize ICT innovation as a cornerstone of the
country’s development,” she said.
The forum highlighted the current global thinking about the
role of technology and innovation in driving national competitiveness, economic
growth and social development.
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