Mohammed Umaru Bago, Niger State Governor, has called for the establishment of technology innovation hubs to drive development across Nigeria.
Bago, made the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York, USA, according to Bologi Ibrahim, his Chief Press Secretary, while detailing the governor’s engagements during the UNGA79.
“Gov. Umaru Bago,” according to his press aide, “used the opportunity to stress the need for economic development through public and private sector investments across various sectors of the economy, while also advocating the establishment of technology innovation hubs and technical assistance programmes in Nigerian States for more efficient and effective results.”
Governor Bago: Technology hubs will drive inclusive development in Nigeria
Governor Bago, along with his counterparts from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), met with Dr Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa at the UNDP. The meeting focused on how the UNDP could enhance its support in promoting development and inclusive governance to address insecurity in the country.
“Gov. Umaru Bago,” according to his press aide, “used the opportunity to stress the need for economic development through public and private sector investments across various sectors of the economy, while also advocating the establishment of technology innovation hubs and technical assistance programmes in Nigerian States for more efficient and effective results.”
In another meeting organised by the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG), the Governor participated in discussions on how digital technology can enhance outcomes in health, education, gender equality, climate action, and Resilience City projects.
Bago engaged in talks on human capital development and the integration of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into medium and long-term plans at the “sub-national” level. The talks focused on the use of technology and data as a means to improve the availability and prioritisation of resources for this sustainable development.
According to Ibrahim, the meetings reveal the importance of technology in transforming governance and development in every sector across Nigeria, while Governor Bago’s advocacy for tech hubs and digital solutions highlights the increasing recognition of technology as a tool for achieving inclusive development, improving service delivery, and addressing issues such as insecurity and inequality. The Governor’s participation also reaffirms Niger State’s commitment to using technology to achieve sustainable economic growth, he added.
The UNDP on the other hand, plays a crucial role in the meeting by providing technical expertise, resources, and support for implementing sustainable development initiatives, showing the need for world partnerships.
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