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ECONOMY
Digital Economy & Innovation
Transforming Imo into Africa's Silicon Valley through targeted infrastructure, talent development, and pro-tech policy.
THE CHALLENGE
Despite being a tech hub, Imo still faces fragmented broadband access, expensive power for startups, and a growing talent mismatch in emerging fields like AI and Fintech.
OUR COMMITMENT
"To create an enabling environment that births unicorns and high-skilled employment for 500,000 Imolite youth within 4 years."
PROPOSED ACTIONS
1
Rollout of additional 5,000km of state-owned fiber optic backbone.
2
Establishment of the Owerri Innovation and Enterprise Zone with zero state taxes for the first 3 years.
3
Creation of the 'Imo AI Lab' in partnership with global tech leaders.
4
Mandatory coding and digital literacy curriculum in all state public schools.
DELIVERY TIMELINE
First 100 Days
Launch the Tech-Growth Policy Audit and Broadband Expansion Phase 3.
Year 1
Complete the first 1,000km of new fiber rollout and launch AI scholarship fund.
Mid-Term