Jonathan Urges Greater Investment in Technology Start-Ups to Create Jobs and Boost Nigeria’s Global Standing

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the government and private sector to invest more in technology-driven start-ups, saying such support is essential to create jobs for young Nigerians and strengthen the country’s position in the global technology landscape.

Jonathan made the call after receiving a delegation from the board and management of Zeetin Technologies, led by Azibaola Robert, on a courtesy visit in Abuja.

In a post on his Facebook page, he said he had followed the company’s growth with keen interest and believed it had the potential to become a leading Nigerian success story in technology and innovation.

“We must be more intentional about supporting technology-driven start-ups. Doing so will create employment opportunities for our young people, stimulate economic growth and position Nigeria as a force to reckon with in the global technology landscape,” Jonathan said.

The former president emphasized that sustained investment in such initiatives would help Nigeria make significant strides in technological advancement.

“With sustained investment and support for initiatives such as this, I am confident that Nigeria will soon make significant strides in technological advancement,” he stated.

Jonathan also congratulated Zeetin Technologies on its assembly plant, which produces tricycles used to transport goods across the country. He noted that the vehicles would facilitate the movement of goods, support small businesses and contribute to the economy.

“Once again, I congratulate Zeetin Technologies on its assembly plant, which is producing tricycles that facilitate the movement of goods across the country, support small businesses and contribute to our economy. I wish the company continued growth and greater success,” he said.

The call comes amid broader concerns about Nigeria’s technological development. Earlier this year, Jonathan had stressed that the world is driven by technology and human ingenuity, saying Nigeria must develop its best brains to compete globally.

At the unveiling of Zeetin’s tricycle production facility in Abuja in October, Jonathan had urged the federal government to prioritize industrialization and technical skills development, arguing that Nigeria’s large youth population presented an opportunity to build a productive economy through investments in factories, technology and technical education.

“The world is driven by technology. It is driven by the brains of human beings and we must develop our best brains,” he said at the time .