Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says the country’s adoption of digital technologies has enabled diversity in its economy and revenue generation. Danbatta said this on Monday
Busola AroUmar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission , says the country’s adoption of digital technologies has enabled diversity in its economy and revenue generation.Speaking on the topic, ‘using technology to grow Nigeria’s GDP’, Dabatta said the digital industry had provided over 500,000 jobs in the public and private sectors and improved the lives of millions of Nigerians.
“Telecommunications has contributed over $70 billion to the Nigerian economy, provided over 500,000 jobs in the formal and informal sectors, and improved the lives of millions of Nigerians.“Presently, the liberalised telecommunications sector has brought with it, instant messaging, instant information, financial inclusion, telemedicine — the best is yet to come.
Ozinegbe said with proper knowledge of blockchain, Nigerian youth can earn by using their cell phones and data. “This is my contribution to expanding the digital economy in Nigeria. As much as you can, contribute something positive about the space to amplify the good tidings within the ecosystem.”