FCTA, Israel To Partner In Developing Digital Economy, Agriculture

By Remi Johnson 

Towards enhancing food security in the territory, the Federal Capital Territory Administration is to partner with Israeli experts in developing a digital economy and technology-backed farms to increase food production.

Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike who stated this when he received the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Michael Freeman said such collaboration was needed to create massive employment for the youths as well as address food shortage in the country.

The Minister explained that plans were underway to develop a technology village in collaboration with credible individuals and organizations.

The minister added that the climatic condition of Abuja city was also conducive to agricultural production.

“The climate here is good for agriculture, so I would like to partner with you to have a large technology-driven farm to employ a lot of our youths. It will be good if you can open that channel,” he said.

Wike also called for partnership to improve the security situation in the FCT, stressing that security was crucial to enable people to do their businesses without fear.

Earlier, the Ambassador, Michael Freeman, pledged to support the FCT Minister in making Abuja a technology hub using Israeli expertise.

The Ambassador who used the medium to invite the minister to visit Israel to discuss opportunities that could benefit all parties, stressed the need to work together to build a technology-driven economy in the territory.

“I want to discuss with your team using Israeli expertise to set up centers where people can learn about the digital economy and build digital start-ups. We will also be glad to work with you on agriculture in Nigeria to provide jobs. We will also work with you on digital economy, alternative energy, and security”.

Edited By Grace Namiji