NACCIMA Lauds Google’s Plan To Invest $1Billion In Africa
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has commended Google’s plans to invest $1billion dollars in African countries including Nigeria to support Digital transformation.
To this end, NACCIMA has announced its intentions to partner with the technology giant for an impactful, inclusive digital transformation in Nigeria.
It would be recalled that Google Chief Executive Officer, Sundai Pichai, recently expressed the commitment of Google to invest $1billion dollars in African countries including Nigeria for Digital transformation of countries on the continent over the next 5 years.
NACCIMA is of the view that Google’s decision to support African countries through a range of initiatives such as improved connectivity, support for Startups, virtual learning and expansion of opportunities through Technology are the right steps in the right direction.
“We are of the firm view that if properly implemented, the goals of the Google Investment Fund can truly supplement National efforts to expand digital access for Africans, support African tech Entrepreneurs and support non-profit organisations working to improve lives.
“It is worthy of note that this new initiative by Google is a follow up on its recent activities in the past few years to equip Africans with digital skills. And young Africans Tech Entrepreneurs make and Female have proved the capacities to perform using technology and expanding digital ecosystem in Africa to promote the use of Technology in the area of Fintech and other sectors of the economy including, Agriculture, Entertainment and Services and other sectors.” NACCIMA said.
According to the Association noted that projects and programmes under Google’s $5 Billion Investment Fund will be carried out in close collaboration with relevant national stakeholders including Businesses and the private sector.
Notably, NACCIMA led by its National President John Udeagbala has identified the expansion of Technology in the conduct of Businesses and has decided to establish Geo tech Centre across the country to ensure wide applications of Technology. NACCIMA and its network of Chambers across Nigeria is certainly placed in a good position to work in partnerships with Google in its commitment to ensuring digital transformation in Nigeria. This is because of the potentials to open opportunities for young tech Entrepreneurs, provide employment through startups and also improve lives of the people through education and access to health services.” I said in a statement.
