The growing profile of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-backed Edo Innovation Hub has attracted the interest of more technology companies, as Wikipedia has expressed readiness to work with the Hub in building local capacity to deploy technology in solving societal problems.
Speaking during the visit of representatives of the Wikimedia Foundation, Head of EdoJobs and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Obaseki on Skills Development and Job Creation, Mrs. Ukinebo Dare, said that the state is delighted at the steady progress of the Edo Innovation Hub, noting that the governor is working to ensure that there is a conducive environment for the growth of a top-notch tech ecosystem in the state to be driven by the hub.
According to her, “We are excited to receive the team. The Wikimedia Team is here to see what we have in place and it is refreshing that they are excited about the facilities here. We are ready to partner with them to groom techpreneurs in the state as well as content creators that will make a living from the Internet.”