Hamzat urges investment in local innovation
Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigeria to invest in homegrown technology, reliable electricity and infrastructure to drive economic growt Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-urges-investment-in-local-innovation/
Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat has called for investment in local technology, electricity, and infrastructure to boost economic growth and improve citizens’ welfare. Hamzat argued that Nigeria should shift from importing technology to developing local innovations, creating intellectual property, and exporting homegrown solutions.
At the event celebrating broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s 20 years in media, Hamzat emphasized the importance of reliable electricity, reliable transportation, digital connectivity, and long-term financing to support infrastructure development and enterprises. He stressed the need for collaboration between the government and private sector so that policies and investments deliver tangible benefits to Nigerians.
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