Organisers and participants at the 2023 Power and Water Nigeria Exhibition held in Lagos have said the event has opened a new chapter in the country’s energy sector.
Citing the impact of technology across sectors of the economy, they promised to digitalise Nigeria.
The three-day event, which drew exhibitors from several countries, was organised by an Indian firm, Vertex Group.
The exhibition also featured a way forward conference with over 50 industry leaders such as sustainable and green business solutions technology showcased by over 100 exhibitors.
On behalf of the participants, the chief commercial officer of Vertex Group, Shitij Taneja, recalled the impact of technology in Nigeria and added that the exhibition scaled up the gains.
According to him, technology which the event largely promoted, has helped to reduce unemployment, strengthen educational standard and remains a source of civilisation in Nigeria.
Earlier at the opening ceremony of the exhibition on Tuesday at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Taneja said, “The idea behind this event is that energy consumption and saving is getting higher these days in Nigeria. We came from India to realise technology is the way forward in this country and I can assure you there’s a lot of investment coming soon to do this business.
“Our aim is to digitalise Nigeria and Africa as a whole. In the coming edition in 2024, our theme will be tagged: ‘Digital energy in Africa’ and this will help complement what we’re talking about.”
The event which hosted 70 firms that displayed goods and services before guests and admirers also highlighted the importance of transmission and distribution, power generation, hydro power, water treatment, energy management and renewable energy.
“Technology is not only limited to energy. We’ve seen so many in healthcare. Even doctors and surgeons educate themselves through smart phones. We now have many teaching classes here online which has really improved the skill. Technology improves educational quality in this aspect.
“As for employment, a lot of technology companies here in Nigeria, have helped the youths define their career path and job opportunities. Nigeria Communication Commission has also tried in this aspect by luring the youth to ICT and it has helped civilise the youths. What we’re doing here today is not hidden, we’ve informed all the top ministries and we also created a platform for the youths to see what seventy firms presented here are bringing forward,” he said.
