The Israeli government says it will collaborate with the Bola Tinubu administration to create one million jobs in the country.
Israel Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, stated this in Abuja during the official launch of the 3rd Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR).
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The Israeli Envoy expressed its desire to key into President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural speech where he promised to create one million jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
Micheal Freeman said Israel is ready to be part of it through its contribution in the area of digital economy.
He said the i-Fair programme is designed to support the advancement of solution driven research, innovation, and create a sustainable development in Nigeria.
Founding partner, Fund for Africa future, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji who is also a partner in the third i-Fair programme, said the collaboration between Nigeria and Israel has been fruitful, particularly in the area of assisting Nigeria to commercialise its innovations.
Through the 6-month program, i-FAIR provides participants with the necessary resources and support to transform their ideas into innovations and sustainable ventures that can create jobs and generate wealth for Nigerians.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
