Federal Govt To Launch $617m Investment In Digital, Creative Enterprises

Vice President Kashim Shettima flanked from the right by ministers Bosun Tijani , Uche Nnaji , Wale Edun , Doris Nkiruka Uzoka , and CEO/MD, Bank of Industry , Kayode Pitan, during the inaugural meeting of Steering Committee on Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday.

According to a statement by his media aide , Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president gave the directive yesterday when the i-DICE team gave him an update on the progress made so far during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He urged all partners in the i-DICE programme to ensure judicious utilisation of the funds, noting that the $617.7 million scheme could be a game changer.

“This $617 million project will go a long way to achieving the President’s priorities on job creation and economic growth, particularly inclusivity. One of the major elements is going to have 50% participation by women,” he added.

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