Nasir El-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna State, is set to bring together technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and policymakers across Africa to massively invest in technology…
Nasir El-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna State, is set to bring together technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and policymakers across Africa to massively invest in technology in the northern part of Nigeria.
According to a statement shared on X by Bello, one of his sons, investors and policymakers would be at the launch of Arewa Tech Fest 2024, a major technology fiesta.
He said the event, billed to be held in Kano State from September 25 to 26, has the full support of the Kano State government and Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir.
“It aims to showcase the latest advancements in technology, innovation, promote technology, entrepreneurship and digital solutions, while fostering a spirit of innovation and collaboration to drive economic development in Northern Nigeria,” he said in a statement.
Prominent figures scheduled to speak at the festival include the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; President of Afreximbank, Benedict Oramah; Chief Executive Officer of Africa Finance Corporation, Sumaila Zubairu; and the founder of Outsource Global, Amal Hassan.
He said the fair is a milestone event that highlights the incredible potential of Northern Nigeria in the technology and innovation sectors.
According to him, the goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of tech leaders, particularly women and youths, providing them with the requisite tools and resources to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world.
The statement added that the gathering would also feature the launch of the Arewa Tech Fund, designed to provide crucial financial support and resources to promising tech startups in the North.