Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The President/CEO, Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, Engr. Prof. Mohammed Ajiya has identified “ICT capacity building and digital skills acquisitions” as the prerequisites for a successful digital nation and smart economy.
Prof. Ajiya, stated this at a digital summit organized by the DigiVation Network with the theme: The Future Now.
The DBI CEO who was one of the speakers at the event, said that “the future is digital and as such digital skills are surely essential commodities for a sustainable digital future.”
He said that the trend of digital activities would increase following the introduction of 5G.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief Host and Founder of DIGIVATION NETWORKS Dr. Bayero Agabi, stated that the summit served as a platform to articulate issues bordering on digital inclusion of future generations.
He said that the summit was anchored on governance, innovation and people.
Ajiya was accompanied to the event by HLC Mr. Sani Tsoho Yakawada and Mr. lsreal Baiye of CS/IT respectively.