Nigeria is well-positioned to lead Africa’s digital and creative economy, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said, citing the country’s youthful population, entrepreneurial spirit and expanding innovation ecosystem as key drivers of future growth, according to a statement by the EU delegation on Friday.
Mignot spoke at the opening of the third edition of the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, where he urged stakeholders across government, business and the development sector to strengthen partnerships that can unlock opportunities for young people and accelerate economic transformation.
According to him, the digital and creative economy presents one of the greatest opportunities for Nigeria to diversify its economy, create jobs and drive inclusive growth.
“The new economy, digital and creative, offers a fantastic opportunity,” Mignot said.
He noted that young Nigerians are uniquely positioned to lead innovation because they belong to a generation that has grown up with digital technologies and is increasingly developing solutions with global relevance.
