By Kingsley I. Ilechukwu
Dr. Chris Uwaje, widely acknowledged as one of Nigeria’s foremost voices in Information Technology, is set to bring a unique perspective to the eWorldForum as the forum celebrates 25 years of the GSM Revolution and marks the launch of a new book by Aaron Ukodie.
This is according to information obtained by our reporter from eWordForum organisers.
Dr. Uwaje, whose contributions to Nigeria’s technology ecosystem date back to the formative years of the country’s ICT development, has been a prominent voice in shaping conversations around technology policy, digital transformation and the future of Nigeria’s technology industry.
His voice has resonated from the 1990s through the landmark period around 2001, when he, alongside the late Professor Gabriel Ajayi, was among the leading voices advocating for the development of Nigeria’s Information Technology policy and the institutional framework that culminated in the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
A strong advocate for technology-driven economic development, Uwaje has consistently championed software and indigenous technological capacity as strategic alternatives for diversifying Nigeria’s economy beyond its dependence on oil.
He is also the author of Time Is Running Out, a work that reflects his longstanding concerns and perspectives on Nigeria’s technological development and the urgency of building a sustainable digital economy.
At the eWorldForum, Uwaje is expected to bring the depth of his experience and historical perspective to the conversation on “GSM Revolution: 25 Years After,” offering insights into how far Nigeria has come since the arrival of GSM, the transformation it triggered across society and the economy, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
His participation adds an important historical and policy dimension to a forum examining one of the most consequential technological transformations in modern Nigeria.
