This slogan means:
Building tomorrow, today
This is party of the slogan that emphasised the focus on future oriented development implying that the effort being made today now are geared towards creating a better future
Innovate
Encourage the adaption of new technologies and building creative solutions
Integrate
Highlights the importance of incorporating these innovations in establishing systems and infrastructure ensuring seamless functionality and growth
Elevate
This suggest fixing things to the next level by improving overall efficiency, productivity and quality of life through these enhancements
Relevant stakeholders
Government Agencies:
They are responsible for:
The regulation and policy decisions such as the NITDA, NCC, the formulate policies guidelines and standards for innovations and infrastructures development .
The ministries of information and communication, works and industry are response to oversee policy implementations and provide funding
Private sectors companies
These includes start ups and tech firms , they drives innovations, develop new products/ services and invest in R&D
Infrastructure developers
They build and mange infrastructure products such as transport , energy etc.
Academia and research institutions
These are universities and research centers which conduct R& D ,provide skilled talents and collaborate with industries on innovation projects
International organizations
They are development partners such as the world bank ,AFDB which provide funding ,technical assistance and expertise for infrastructure and innovation projects
Local communities and civil society
The end – users and beneficiaries , provide feedbacks adopt new technologies and support sustainable development
Financial institution such as
Banks and investors
The provide funding to innovations and infrastructures projects .
Stakeholders are aimed at
Sharing collaboration on projects
Sharing expertise and resources
Providing funding and investment
Developing policies and regulations that support innovations and growth
Implementation strategies to achieve objectives
Promote innovations and R&D
These is by encouraging innovations and investing in research and development (R&D) which can drive industry growth, create new products / services and boost competitiveness for example the Nigeria tech. Hub in Lagos and Abuja are fostering innovations in Fintech, health tech. and e- commerce
Upgrade infrastructure
Modernizing infrastructure such as transport energy, digital can enhance industry efficiency, reduce cost and attract investments for improving Nigeria ports and logistics which will boost trade and manufacturing.
Foster industry – Academia collaboration
Collaboration between industries and universities can bridge skill gaps opportunities for example , partnership like the university of lagos and tech companies for internships and research projects
Inclusive and sustainable industrialization by ensuring industry growth ,benefits all segments of society and ministries , environmental impacts is crucial for long term success, for example is the SMEs promoting eco -friendly practices and investing in renewable energy
In conclusion, these elements can creat a robust ecosystem for industry growth , innovations and sustainable development in Nigeria
Let keep the SDG goal 9 working for our benefits and achieve it’s objectives by 2030.
– Benjamin Ibrahim writes from Lokoja, Kogi state.
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