By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
Enugu State Governor, Barrister Peter Mbah, has commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)’s South-East Regional Office in Enugu.
Commissioning the new office on Wednesday, May 7, Gov. Mbah hailed the initiative as a crucial step towards economic diversification.
According to him, “the need to diversify the economy has never been more urgent, and the Information Technology sector holds immense opportunities for growth”.
He pointed that merely having opportunities is not enough; concrete steps must be taken to make them a reality.
The Governor emphasized that the NITDA office represents an opportunity for young persons in the state to acquire lifelong skills that will prepare them for the dynamic global workplace.
He commended the management and executives of NITDA for their foresight in establishing the office, expressing confidence that the gesture will open new horizons for the state’s youth and contribute to its dream of diversifying government’s revenue streams.
To him, the initiative is brilliant and timely.
In his address, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said that siting the NITDA office in Enugu was to promote digital economy development and innovation in the South-East region.
“It will serve as a hub for digital skills development, support for startups, regulatory advisory, and partnerships with state governments, academia, and the private sector,” he noted.
According to him, “Today’s commissioning of the NITDA Regional Office in Enugu is far more than the opening of a building. It is the establishment of a permanent bridge between national policy and local potential.
“The office will help to decentralize opportunity and deepen inclusion in the digital economy, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The office is expected to benefit young innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs in the region, providing them with access to resources and support to grow their ideas.”
He commended Gov. Mbah for Enugu’s transformation, citing the state’s emergence as one of Nigeria’s most promising frontiers for innovation.
“There is something extraordinary unfolding in Enugu. In just under two years, this state has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most promising frontiers for innovation. What we are witnessing here is not just progress -it is momentum. And I am proud that today, we are adding fuel to that momentum,” he said.
