Notable industry giant Chief Austin Ugbebor has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government for policies aimed at promoting competition and growth in Nigeria’s digital economy.
Ugbebor, who noted that the federal government’s policies has engendered Nigeria’s digital economy growth, stressed that the industry promises to be the nation’s next cash cow after the oil and gas industry.
According to the entrepreneur who spoke in an exclusive interview with Arewa PUNCH in Lokoja, on Friday, the government’s initiative and right policy direction in the digital economy area “has awaken more companies to standardise their business operations in the industry.”
He maintained that, “The FG’s policy initiative has made many of us who are investors in the digital economy to solidify our footing. We now have a stronger hold in the industry which is highly competitive.”
Ugbebor reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda through innovation, investment, and inclusive connectivity.
The digital economy expert and promoter who is the Chief Executive Officer of ESDIAC Global Systems Limited, a Nigerian technology company that has secured a licence to operate in Nigeria’s data market, while using ESDIAC Global Systems Limited as a case study, said the company
will leverage the licence to expand its operations, invest in local infrastructure, develop talent and extend affordable communication services to underserved communities.
He disclosed that the strategy aims at paving the way for expansion of its telecommunications and digital communication services.
Speaking further, Ugbebor said “the licence would enable it to provide cross-border data solutions, international connectivity, data top-ups and global eSIM services to Nigerian consumers and businesses.”
He noted that ESDIAC, which currently operates in more than 150 countries and 400 cities worldwide, offering international calling, global eSIMs and cross-border data solutions, was strategically positioned in the industry with the aim of making international communication more affordable and accessible for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, among others
While insisting that the president’s policies has promoted competition and ensured a robust growth in Nigeria’s digital economy, he urged the public to avail themselves of the large opportunities ESDIAC was offering by contacting Adoga Ibrahim through its email [email protected] for further enquiries.