ICT Expert Tasks NDDIS On Investment Partnership 

A Port Harcourt-based Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr Justice Chukwudi, has called on the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) to work out modalities on how to partner some computer markets in Nigeria on oversea investment.
Chukwudi made the call in an exclusive chat with The Tide in Port Harcourt, on Monday.
He urged the NDDIS to give priority to such partnership in order to attract foreign investments, especially from the United Kingdom (UK) to the Computer Village in Port Harcourt and other areas.
According to him, attracting investments to Nigeria’s ICT sector will expand Africa’s largest ICT hub and help to build capacity in the dynamic industry.
He pointed out that the initiative would not only attract investment to the country but would also strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Chukwudi also said that the initiative would fast-track the identification of potential sources of finance, technology and technical skills that could boost the promotion of enterprise as well as job opportunities.
He blamed the slow growth of computer market in Port Harcourt, on inadequate power supply in Rivers State.
According to him, if operators are assured of regular power supply, they will be ready to invest more funds into the business.
He also appealed to the Rivers State Government to integrate artisans, especially those at Garrison Bus Stop, into its ICT department, so that they could offer some practical teaching assistance to students and others.
The Tide reports that NDDIS was established to help Nigerians in the diaspora as well as other international business leaders and companies who are keen to expand their investment portfolios to Nigeria.

By: King Onunwor