Nigeria names four startup leaders to national innovation council in Startup Act push
- NITDA has appointed four startup representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- The representatives will serve two-year terms and represent the interests of the startup ecosystem.
- The appointments are a significant step towards operationalizing the Nigeria Startup Act.
The appointment of startup representatives to the NCDIE is a promising move towards integrating the startup ecosystem into policymaking in Nigeria. However, the real challenge lies in effective implementation of the Startup Act, which requires overcoming existing bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring that the promised incentives are delivered to foster innovation.
