The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has described Nigeria’s collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a key driver of the nation’s technology innovation and startup revolution, reports ITREALMS.
He noted that Nigeria today ranks among Africa’s most vibrant startup ecosystems, with young entrepreneurs deploying technology to tackle local challenges with global impact.
Citing fintech as a success story, Inuwa pointed out that Nigeria is home to over 200 fintech startups, including Paystack, Flutterwave, and Paga, which are revolutionising financial services, deepening inclusion, and empowering millions.
Highlighting the impact of iHatch, the DG explained that the joint incubation and acceleration programme by NITDA and JICA offers training, mentorship, seed funding, and ecosystem support to early-stage startups across sectors.
Highlighting the impact of iHatch, the DG explained that the joint incubation and acceleration programme by NITDA and JICA offers training, mentorship, seed funding, and ecosystem support to early-stage startups across sectors.
He also emphasised that the recently enacted Nigeria Startup Act has further strengthened the ecosystem by introducing incentives such as tax holidays, streamlined registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), government-backed grants, technology parks, innovation hubs, and regulatory sandboxes.
“These interventions are designed to stimulate investment, nurture talent, and position Nigerian startups for global competitiveness,” he said, while urging stakeholders, including government, investors, and development partners, to sustain their support.
According to Inuwa, “Through strategic partnerships such as the one we enjoy with JICA, we are laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth, inclusive development, and global competitiveness. Nigerian innovations will not only solve local challenges but inspire the world.”
In his remarks, the Chief Representative of JICA in Nigeria, Mr. Ishigame Kenji, commended AGROVESTO for their dedication, creativity, and proactive approach to implementing the project. He encouraged the team to expand the initiative to reach more farmers nationwide.
Earlier, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of AGROVESTO, Mr. Bayo Adewoye, lauded Nigerian farmers for their resilience, hard work, and immense contributions to national food security.
“These interventions are designed to stimulate investment, nurture talent, and position Nigerian startups for global competitiveness,” he said, while urging stakeholders, including government, investors, and development partners, to sustain their support.
According to Inuwa, “Through strategic partnerships such as the one we enjoy with JICA, we are laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth, inclusive development, and global competitiveness. Nigerian innovations will not only solve local challenges but inspire the world.”
In his remarks, the Chief Representative of JICA in Nigeria, Mr. Ishigame Kenji, commended AGROVESTO for their dedication, creativity, and proactive approach to implementing the project. He encouraged the team to expand the initiative to reach more farmers nationwide.
Earlier, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of AGROVESTO, Mr. Bayo Adewoye, lauded Nigerian farmers for their resilience, hard work, and immense contributions to national food security.
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