Kwara govt.adopts technology, innovation to boost youth businesses.

 

By Correspondent in Ilorin.

Kwara State government says it has adopted use of technology and innovation to move more people from informal sector to formal sector, via technology to run their businesses,boost businesses and support youths in the country.

The Managing Director, Ilorin Innovation Hub, Mr Temi Kolawole, stated  this in Ilorin at the Ecosystem Engagement on the adoption of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) in the state.

"We wanted to bring in innovation and technology to ease of doing businesses and make life better for Kwara citizens,”

“We have a very well structured business environment in Kwara. With the introduction of Startup Act, there is hope for Kwara youths" he said

The managing director who said  that there is over 100,000 self employed youths across the state who could be upgraded added that  it would take six months to implement the Startup Act and capture young businessmen in the state.

“Through capacity building and training, we will surely get there and make Kwara a business hub,” he said.

The state Adoption Lead for NSA, Mrs Tracy Okoro-Isaac,  said the Startup Act was signed to create enabling enviroment for tech enable companies to thrive in the country.

She pointed out that one of the challenges young people have with startups was little or no access to funding.

“We want Nigeria to be at forefront as technology producers, solving technology problems.

“We have more than enough talents in the country. We need to wake them and show them how to have a quality life via technology,” she said .

She described Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as innovation driving governor who always key into digital economy and prosperity, assured Kwara citizens of a prosperious businesses and better life with adoption of the friendly Nigeria Starup Act.

The state  Commisioner for Business Innovation and Technology, Mr Ibrahim Akaje, who was represented by Mr Ibrahim Saleh, described the Startup Act as pivotal to economic activities.

He said eight out of 36 states have shown interest in the NSA.

The Execuitive Chairman, Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), Mrs Shade Omoniyi, commended the Startup initiative, noting that it will bring more development to the state.

A participant, Mr Gabriel Sunday applauded the  initiative added that it would boost resources in the state.

Edited by Dada Ahmed.