…Says “Africa Will Rise: By Code, By Courage, By Us.”
News Highlights:
- Hon. Nnaemeka Ani Calls for a Purpose-Driven Digital Revolution in Africa
- Africa’s Tech Renaissance Rooted in Local Talent and Vision
In a stirring call that is resonating across Africa, Hon. Nnaemeka Ani, Special Adviser on ICT to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the continent to embrace a home-grown digital revolution.
Speaking under the rallying cry, “Africa Will Rise: By Code, By Courage, By Us,” Ani challenged African innovators to move beyond slogans and focus on creating impactful, enduring technology.
His message, both a challenge and a philosophical reflection, seeks to ignite a movement driven by local talent, courage, and purpose—one that redefines Africa’s digital future from within.
“Let’s stop building for hype. Let’s start building for legacy,” Ani urged while speaking to ICT journalists over the weekend. “Let’s stop waiting for someone else. Let’s start creating the future, on our own terms.”
At the heart of Ani’s vision is a shift from tech consumerism to tech authorship. With innovation hubs sprouting across cities like Enugu, Lagos, Kigali, Jo’Burg, and Nairobi, and a growing community of developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs determined to solve Africa’s unique challenges, the movement is already taking shape.
Ani emphasized that Africa’s future lies not in flashy apps or international admiration but in persistent, intentional solutions that uplift communities, solutions that digitize public services, bridge rural-urban divides, empower women and youth, and build resilience in food and climate systems.
“We have the talent,” he said. “Now it’s time to harness it, to stop building for likes, and start building for lasting impact.”
With support from leaders like Ani and rising momentum in Africa’s tech corridors, it seems that a new chapter is being written, one line of code at a time.