Nigeria’s First Woman launches nationwide innovation commercialisation initiative in Kano 

The First Woman of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday formally launched the Energised Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative in Kano, marking a serious step within the federal authorities’s drive to remodel analysis and innovation into {economic} progress.

The launch, held beneath the theme: “From Innovation to Business: Energising Commercialisation,” indicators a strategic push to bridge the hole between concepts generated in analysis establishments and their sensible utility in trade.

Talking on the occasion in Kano, Senator Tinubu described Nigeria as a rustic wealthy in creativity and innovation, including that many concepts developed in universities and innovation hubs fail to achieve {the marketplace} attributable to systemic challenges. 

She mentioned the ECoN initiative goals to deal with these gaps by creating an enabling atmosphere that helps expertise, nurtures innovation, and facilitates the transition of concepts into viable enterprises.

She said that the programme aligns with the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises industrialisation, digitalisation, and {economic} diversification. 

She added that the initiative would promote job creation, enhance productiveness, and contribute to Nigeria’s long-term objective of attaining a one trillion greenback financial system.

Tinubu added that inclusivity within the innovation ecosystem requires larger participation of girls and youth.

She mentioned broad-based involvement would strengthen households, improve nationwide safety and drive sustainable growth.

Declaring the programme open, she mentioned the initiative would start within the North-west and increase throughout all geopolitical zones of the nation.