President Bola Tinubu says he is very proud of Nigerian youths because they are very excited and creative with technology.
This is as he disclosed that his administration is investing in technology that is tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government and accelerating public-sector performance and service delivery to Nigerians.
The president said this during a meeting with Microsoft founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, April 28.
According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said: “Technology is the enemy of fr@ud, corr¥ption, and irregularity. We have been working hard on improving technology.
There is always the initial resistance. Corr¥ption, self-interest, and fr@udulent activity will always be an enemy, but when you bend that curve, you will receive the benefit. The nation will receive the benefit.
When I was governor of Lagos State, I faced challenges. I started with N600 million and ended up with over N8 billion. And right now, they are targeting a trillion naira with the use of technology in the state. There is no other shortcut. We must invest in technology. We must focus, be diligent, and work hard.
I am proud of Nigeria’s youths. They are very excited and creative with technology. They encourage us as we continue to press our reform efforts forward for their future prosperity. This is Nigeria’s time to become what it ought to be.”
