Tech stakeholders call for investment in local talent at Huawei summit
Nigerian tech stakeholders at the Huawei summit urge increased investment in local talent and innovation to drive digital transformation and reduce tech re Read More: https://punchng.com/tech-stakeholders-call-for-investment-in-local-talent-at-huawei-summit/
Stakeholders in Nigeria's technology ecosystem have urged increased investment in local talent, intelligence and innovation at the Huawei Nigeria AI and Cloud Summit 2026. The call was made to accelerate digital transformation and reduce reliance on imported technology. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasized the need to develop locally created solutions that address the country's unique challenges, while not isolating Nigeria from the global community.
Huawei Nigeria CEO, Austin You, reiterated the company's commitment to Nigeria's digital development, highlighting the training of over 100,000 Nigerians and establishment of 250 ICT academies. Huawei Cloud Nigeria unveiled the Huawei Nigeria Agentic Cloud, designed to support digital sovereignty and data protection. The summit showcased AI-driven innovations in big data analytics, artificial intelligence and AI agents, demonstrating the importance of locally relevant technology in Nigeria's digital future.
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