The experts, who spoke on a paper presented by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said the ability to connect to people and information instantly is so commonplace that many people take it for granted. They stressed that governments around the world are transforming and adapting to this change, hence Nigeria is not exceptional. Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Akin Banuso, said Microsoft has presented digital transformation as a means for social and economic development in Nigeria, and as an opportunity for every Nigerian citizen and business to achieve more. There is massive potential for growth through the digital economy for Nigeria.”“This forward-looking whitepaper from Microsoft aligns with the eight pillars contained in the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy and the country’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan and so will support the country in collaborating towards building an inclusive Digital Nigeria,” Pantami added. Government Affairs Director for Microsoft Emerging Markets, Rimini Makama, in a statement, said: “Technology is at the heart of driving a digital economy which will bring these priorities to fruition.

Source: The Guardian June 03, 2020 03:11 UTC