Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday urged the Federal Government and private sector to increase investment in technology-driven start-ups, saying they could create jobs, stimulate economic growth and strengthen Nigeria\u2019s position in the global technology industry.\n<\/p>\n
Jonathan made the call when he received a delegation of the board and management of Zeetin Technologies, led by Azibaola Robert, on a courtesy visit.\n<\/p>\n
In a Facebook post after the meeting, the former president said he had followed the company\u2019s growth with keen interest and believed it had the potential to become a leading Nigerian success story in technology and innovation.\n<\/p>\n
Jonathan had earlier chaired the launch and commissioning of the company\u2019s factory in Idu, Abuja.<\/p>\n
He said sustained investment and support for technology initiatives would accelerate the country\u2019s technological development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith sustained investment and support for initiatives such as this, I am confident that Nigeria will soon make significant strides in technological advancement,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The former president stressed the need for deliberate policies and investment to support technology entrepreneurs, particularly young Nigerians, noting that start-ups could drive employment and economic development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must be more intentional about supporting technology-driven start-ups. Doing so will create employment opportunities for our young people, stimulate economic growth and position Nigeria as a force to reckon with in the global technology landscape,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Jonathan also congratulated Zeetin Technologies on its assembly plant, which produces tricycles used for transporting goods.\n<\/p>\n
He said the locally assembled vehicles would facilitate the movement of goods, support small businesses and contribute to economic growth.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce again, I congratulate Zeetin Technologies on its assembly plant, which is producing tricycles that facilitate the movement of goods across the country, support small businesses, and contribute to our economy. I wish the company continued growth and greater success,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
Nigeria has been seeking to strengthen local manufacturing and assembly capacity as part of efforts to diversify the economy, create jobs and reduce dependence on imported products.\n<\/p>\n
The assembly of locally produced electric tricycles could also support cleaner transportation and provide additional options for small businesses.\n<\/p>\n
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