NCC Pushes for Digital Inclusivity to Grow $1trn Economy
Oghenevwede Ohworiole in Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that attaining President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target will revolve around the inclusion of every individual and sector in the
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pushing for digital inclusivity to help the nation achieve a $1 trillion economy under President Bola Tinubu's leadership. NCC's Executive Vice-Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized that all sectors and individuals must be included in the digital ecosystem for true national growth.
Maida highlighted the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in accessing digital technologies and services, noting that digital platforms often lack accessibility and that there are gaps in digital skills, high costs, and limited availability of assistive technologies. The NCC organized the 4th edition of the NCC Hackathon Live Show to harness innovation and ensure no one is left behind in Nigeria's digital transformation journey.
The Director of Digital Economy Department, Hellen Obi, thanked the commission for organizing the event and expressed excitement about the support from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Innovations, Science and Technology, and MTN Nigeria. The hackathon's winner, Sora Solutions, aims to help solve the problem of digital accessibility for PWDs with their energy solutions.
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