United Kingdom-based knowledge knowledgeable, Gideon Abegunrin, has emphasised the transformative potential of open knowledge in driving sustainable growth in Nigeria.
The knowledgeable stated this at a press convention for the Niger Delta Digital Summit lately.
Abegunrin stated, “Nigeria and different growing international locations can faucet into the huge advantages of open knowledge however should prioritise investing in open knowledge safety and sourcing for productive use by policymakers.
“Nigeria is now in an period the place knowledge is taken into account “the brand new oil whereas the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents a chance to leverage open knowledge for sustainable growth, significantly in Nigeria.”
In accordance with Abegunrin, open knowledge, accessible to all, is globally acknowledged for enhancing transparency, innovation, and financial development.
He highlighted its potential to enhance public companies, decision-making, and accountability.
Abegunrin emphasised that by harnessing open knowledge, Nigeria can unlock Nigerian potential for sustainable growth and be a part of the worldwide motion towards a extra clear and progressive future.
He, nevertheless, stated for open knowledge to really drive sustainable growth, it have to be managed responsibly and made accessible to everybody, from policymakers to bizarre residents.
“The world has modified remarkably through the years, and we are actually in an period the place knowledge has been reputed to be the brand new oil. The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents us with a chance to leverage open knowledge for sustainable growth, significantly in a rustic like Nigeria.
In accordance with Abegunrin, in a system the place knowledge is accessible to all, there may be much less room for corruption and inefficiency. Residents can maintain public officers accountable, and decision-makers could make knowledgeable decisions primarily based on dependable knowledge,” he acknowledged.
“Within the combat towards international warming and local weather change, open knowledge allows researchers to watch environmental adjustments and develop methods to mitigate their impression,” he acknowledged.
In the meantime, the Chairman of the Aviation Floor Dealing with Affiliation of Nigeria, Olaniyi Adigun, acknowledged that for the business to rise above the a number of challenges at the moment dealing with it within the nation, it should have credible knowledge to trace actions in addition to achievements.
Adigun spoke at a gathering of aviation stakeholders lately in Lagos, regretting that the sector was but to be taken as a crucial enterprise as being completed elsewhere.
He additionally stated the necessity for collaboration and consolidation can’t be overemphasised within the journey to attain prosperity within the Nigerian aviation sector.