Nigeria and Canada are seeking to deepen private-sector collaboration in technology, innovation and talent as both countries look to expand trade and investment beyond traditional sectors.
Delane Boakye, trade commissioner at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, said Nigeria’s dynamic technology ecosystem and Canada’s expertise in technology, artificial intelligence, financial services, education, clean technology and innovation presented significant opportunities for partnerships between businesses in both countries.
Boakye spoke at a reception themed ‘Future of Work’ organised by the Canadian Deputy High Commission in Lagos in partnership with RollaPay and the African Impact Initiative, which brought together entrepreneurs, investors, technology leaders, innovators and policymakers.
She said the event demonstrated what could be achieved when Canadian and Nigerian talent, capital, ideas and businesses were connected, noting that many Nigerian founders who had studied in Canada had returned to establish businesses.
“Nigeria has one of the world’s most dynamic and entrepreneurial
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