With Nigeria targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2030, Meta says sustained investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and connectivity remained critical to unlocking the country’s growth ambitions. In this interview with James Emejo, Meta Vice President for Public Policy, Africa, Middle East and Turkey, Mr. Kojo Boakye, discusses the findings of a recent Economic Impact Report, the significance of Meta’s investments in connectivity infrastructure, including the 2Africa submarine cable, and the growing role of AI in driving business growth, innovation and economic inclusion among others. Excerpts