Prof Osinbajo flags off Edo Tech Park

By Matthew Eloyi

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has joined Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to kick off the construction of the Edo Tech Park (ETP).

The park, a mini-city for software engineers, is being developed in Benin by Decagon, one of Africa’s leading source of world-class engineers

Intended to be an exciting live, work and play project with a first phase that spans over 20,000 square metres, the Park will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure including high-speed internet via fibre-optic connectivity provided by MainOne in collaboration with Facebook.

The park will also have co-working spaces, good road connections, uninterrupted electricity, and a great support system for techies.

Speaking at the flag off ceremony, Osinbajo said, “What Decagon and the state are doing is 100 percent aligned with our vision to create more opportunities for Nigerian youths.

“It complements the work we are doing with African Development Bank in setting up the i-DICE fund to invest in Digital and Creative Enterprises.”

Also speaking, Obaseki noted that the park will improve foreign exchange inflow, to help the Naira, and to also solve the problem of youth unemployment.

In his words, “This would also lead to more startups springing up, which will create exponential effects in terms of job creation in Edo State.”

The park is being developed in partnership with the Edo State Government, through its employment initiative – EdoJobs. With its promise of convenience, serenity, and collaboration, the park is expected to boost business activities in the state, while providing the perfect environment for tech talent productivity and technological innovation.