The Ministry of Communication Technology is holding a Silicon Valley Investment Forum in Sans Francisco; the United States of America to showcase the untapped potential of the Nigerian ICT sector- its success stories and investment opportunities to the global community.
The three day forum which kicked off on Sunday evening with a welcome and networking cocktail session according to a statement made available by Efem Nkanga, special assistant Media to the Minister of Communication Technology will showcase the development of Nigeria’s technology sector including policy, economic development and individual success stories of start-ups in the country.
The aim of the three day forum is to further highlight the potential of the Nigerian ICT sector and increase exposure of ideation and innovation in Nigeria.
The forum will showcase Nigeria’s Innovation drive and success stories of Start-ups like Jumia, Co Creation Hub, Venia Business Hub, Wakanow.com, Inters witch, Paga etc.
Also a new report on Nigeria’s ICT sector by the Oxford Business Group will be circulated at the forum.
The Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson, will at the forum speak on the potential of the Nigerian ICT sector and initiatives of the Ministry to accelerate the growth of the sector.
Distinguished participants at the event include the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Professor Adebowale Adefuye, officials of the Stanford Institute of Innovation in developing countries, Nigerian innovations hubs, representatives of companies in the diaspora, ECHOVC, Venture Capitalists, Investors; Innovators, ICT entrepreneurs etc.
Silicon Valley is the southern region of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, United States.
It is home to many of the world’s largest technology corporations as well as thousands of small start-ups.
Silicon Valley is also a leading hub for high-tech innovation and development and accounts for one-third (1/3) of all of the venture capital investment in the United States