Nigeria and Israel to Partner on Tech Jobs Initiative

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman said that his country is committed to working with Nigeria to create one million jobs in the tech sector.

Freeman said that Israel is a world leader in technology and that it has a lot to offer Nigeria in terms of training, expertise, and investment. He said that he is confident that the two countries can work together to create a vibrant tech ecosystem in Nigeria.

Freeman’s comments came during the official inauguration of the third cohort of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (I-FAIR). I-FAIR is a joint program between the Israeli and Nigerian governments that aims to train and support the next generation of Nigerian tech innovators.

The event also included a video presentation about I-FAIR, the launch of the program’s website, and a call for nominations.

The I-FAIR program is a significant step forward in the collaboration between Israel and Nigeria in the tech sector. It is a chance for Nigerian tech talent to learn from Israeli experts and to build relationships with Israeli companies.

The program is also a chance for Nigeria to build its own tech ecosystem. By training and supporting Nigerian tech innovators, Nigeria can create a more vibrant and competitive tech industry.

The I-FAIR program is a win-win for both countries. It is a chance for Nigeria to benefit from Israel’s expertise and experience, and it is a chance for Israel to expand its reach into the African market.

What the Ambassador said 

He highlighted the success of the previous two editions of the I-FAIR program, which provided mentorship and tools to young Nigerians, enabling them to turn their ideas into practical ventures and contribute to the country’s economic development.  

The ambassador emphasized Israel’s eagerness to support Tinubu’s vision of increasing local and foreign investment and generating one million jobs in the digital economy. Freeman stated that the I-FAIR program would play a crucial role in creating jobs, attracting investments, and fostering a new generation of Nigerian innovators.  

He also noted that Nigeria could learn from Israel’s experience, where human capital and research development contribute significantly to the economy.  

• “Israel is the world leader in the digital economy and it is also the world leader in manufacturing investment in several other places. 
• “We buy into this vision and we want to partner with President Tinubu and his administration, to help create the environment for investment. 
• “To help create a million jobs in the digital economy and that is why we are here today because the I-FAIR programme will help to create jobs, investment and a new generation of entrepreneurial Nigerian innovators.” 

Iyinoluwa Aboyaji, Founding Partner of Future Africa, lauded the productive collaboration between Nigeria and Israel, particularly in commercializing research and development outcomes.

He emphasized the importance of collaborative partnerships like the one with Israel in achieving the President’s mandate of creating one million jobs in the digital economy.  

• “It is extremely an important mandate, we are not going to get there without the support and knowledge that comes from a collaborative partnership from a country like Israel,” Aboyaji said. 

Aboyaji encouraged young people to embrace the Innov8Hub program as an opportunity for success through skill development and innovation.

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