LAGOS, NG, Oct 1, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has partnered with Domineum Blockchain Solutions, a leading Distributed Ledger Technology firm in Africa, to host a National digital economy awareness event titled BLOCKCHAIN DAY on October 26. This event will occur during the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition (Digital Nigeria 2022), running from October 25 to 27, with an expected turnout of over 2,000 blockchain enthusiasts in Abuja.
Digital Nigeria 2022 will take place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, with this year’s theme focusing on Digital Transformation: A Path to Sustainable Digital Economy. The conference aims to foster discussions on leveraging digital technologies to enhance economic value, emphasizing digital transformation, inclusion, emerging technologies, data protection, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.

BLOCKCHAIN DAY will center on advancing the blockchain ecosystem, showcasing successful use cases from Africa and globally. With Nigeria’s rich talent pool and a population exceeding 200 million, the event aims to harness the country’s potential in smart technology. The gathering will bring together global speakers, leaders, and key figures from the blockchain industry, providing a platform for networking, mentorship, and knowledge exchange.

Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, highlighted the significant opportunities presented by blockchain technology in various business sectors. He emphasized the importance of understanding industry requirements to harness these solutions effectively.

Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Jega, co-founder of Domineum, stressed the need to demystify blockchain technology for youth, enabling them to understand and leverage its transformative potential.

Emerging economies, particularly Nigeria, have rapidly embraced blockchain adoption. A Statista survey conducted in 2020 revealed that 32% of Nigerians reported using or owning cryptocurrencies, showcasing the country’s readiness to explore blockchain innovations.

The Digital Nigeria International Conference will feature a comprehensive agenda, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, training sessions, guest presentations, pitch sessions, Q&A sessions, exhibitions, and interactive workshops with global industry leaders.

Prominent speakers at the conference include:

Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi (DG NITDA)
Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
Ray Sharma, General Partner, Pacer Ventures
Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Jega, Co-Founder, Domineum
Ahmed Yousif, Lead, BSV Blockchain
Ray Youssef, Founder and CEO, Paxful
Lorien Gamaroff, CEO, Centbee
Geoffrey Weli-Wosu, Founder & CEO, Domineum Blockchain Solutions Ltd
And many more industry experts.