NiRA: Collaboration Will Drive Nigeria’s Digital Future

Stories by Emma Okonji

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has called for a synergy between technology and creativity, insisting that such collaboration will shape Nigeria’s digital future. 

The call was made at the Tech Convergence 1.0 conference and exhibition, themed, “Innovating Nigeria’s Digital Future Through Tech & Creativity,” held in Lagos.

President of NiRA, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, made the call while emphasising the importance of names and numbers in the digital economy, highlighting the role of domain names and IP addresses.

He underscored the potential of technology and creativity to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

 “Nigeria is a nation brimming with untapped creative potential and technological talent. Together, we can unlock new possibilities and position Nigeria as a global leader in digital innovation,” he noted.

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) Chairman, Ambassador Ifeanyi Frank Ogochukwu, described the Tech Convergence 1.0 conference as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.

“The importance of fostering collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to drive the nation’s digital future must be highlighted,” he stressed at the conference, which attracted participants from both the public and the private sector,” he added.

 “Creativity, fueled by cultural uniqueness and entrepreneurial spirit, can drive tech solutions that address our country’s most pressing needs. We believe that through platforms like The Tech Convergence 1.0 we can inspire groundbreaking solutions and empower the next generation of tech leaders and creative thinkers,” Odusote said.

 During a fireside chat, Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Olatubosun Alake, acknowledged that the state has been transformed through technology that underpins everything – Transportation, Healthcare, Education, and Commerce.

He said the state government, for instance, has put the Automated Number Plate Recognition Camera (ANPRC) in use now in Lagos, and in the next few weeks, will include Red Light cameras, among others.