Consultancy Opportunity: Revitalizing North Central Nigeria’s Digital and Creative Hubs
The Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing its mission to transform the nation’s digital and creative landscape through the landmark Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme. Backed by significant financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), this initiative is poised to accelerate economic growth and social development. The core objective of the iDICE Programme is to foster a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation, ultimately leading to substantial job creation and a dynamic, modern economy built on the strengths of Nigeria’s technology and creative talent.
Seeking Expertise for University Innovation Centre Upgrades
A key component of this ambitious programme involves creating an enabling environment for startups to thrive. To this end, a call has been issued for expert consultancy services focused on the design and supervision of rehabilitation work for regional innovation hubs. This specific project, identified by Project ID No. P-NG-K00-009, targets digital and creative incubation centres of excellence located within universities and polytechnics across Nigeria’s North Central zone. The initiative will build upon existing ‘brownfield’ investments, upgrading facilities to meet the demands of contemporary tech and creative entrepreneurs. The selected consultants will play a critical role in overseeing the architectural and engineering design, as well as supervising the renovation phases, ensuring these centres are transformed into state-of-the-art facilities that support Nigeria’s next generation of innovators.
The successful rehabilitation of these university and polytechnic-based hubs is a strategic step under Component 3 of the iDICE Programme. By creating world-class physical infrastructure, the programme aims to build on existing synergies and provide a solid foundation for Nigeria’s burgeoning tech and creative sectors. These revitalized centres will not only nurture talent and support startups in the North Central zone but also contribute significantly to the broader national objective of achieving sustainable economic transformation through digital innovation and creative enterprise. This project represents a vital investment in the future of the African tech ecosystem.
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