Data expert Gideon Abegunrin, based in the United Kingdom, stresses the importance of open data in driving sustainable development in Nigeria. At the Niger Delta Digital Summit press conference, Abegunrin highlighted the benefits of open data, including enhanced transparency, innovation, and economic growth.
He emphasized that Nigeria can leverage open data to unlock its potential for sustainable development, but responsible management and accessibility to all are crucial. Abegunrin noted that open data can improve public services, decision-making, and accountability, and aid in the fight against climate change.
Meanwhile, Olaniyi Adigun, Chairman of the Aviation Ground Handling Association of Nigeria, emphasized the need for credible data to track activities and achievements in the aviation sector, stressing collaboration and consolidation as key to prosperity.
