Be Innovative; Think Global, Pantami Challenges Nigerian Start-ups

Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy on Friday urged Nigerian Start-ups to keep being innovative towards standing a chance of excelling at the global stage.

Pantami made the call when he officially received two Nigerian Start-ups that were among the winners at the LEAP Rocket Fuel pitch competition which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Pantami commended the start-ups, saying that their efforts promote the image of Nigeria at the global stage.

“This is supposed to be the beginning not the end, we need to have many of you that will emerge because Nigeria is so passionate about innovation.

“You are job providers not seekers because the challenge of unemployment, underemployment can only be addressed by promoting our digital innovation and digital entrepreneurship.

“We are more interested in supporting job providers and if there is anything the government can do to support you to be successful, we are always ready.

“We hope that in the next few years, you will be in the top class globally, don’t narrow your thinking only to Nigeria, think big where your innovation will be beneficial globally,’’ he said.

Pantami added that the Federal Government would continue to make efforts to provide the enabling environment for innovators and start-ups to continue to amplify the positive image of the country.