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New Representatives Boost Nigeria's Startup Act Implementation

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

NITDA appointed four Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE) for two years.
The four members are Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Victoria Manya, Charles Uchenna Emembolu, and Abba Ibrahim Gamawa, representing startups in policy discussions.
The election advances Nigeria Startup Act implementation and strengthens government–innovator collaboration.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, Nigeria enacted the Nigeria Startup Act to boost innovation and entrepreneurship, appointing representatives, including Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This initiative aligns with Nigeria's growing fintech sector, which has attracted significant investment, and aims to enhance the tech industry's contribution to the economy, currently estimated at 15% of GDP.

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Story summary

NITDA appointed four Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE) for two years.
The four members are Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Victoria Manya, Charles Uchenna Emembolu, and Abba Ibrahim Gamawa, representing startups in policy discussions.
The election advances Nigeria Startup Act implementation and strengthens government–innovator collaboration.

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