Sola Oyetayo, President of the Nigerian-British Affiliation, delivered the welcome tackle on the 2024 Annual Lecture.
this nigerian-british affiliation (N-BA) held its 2024 Annual Lecture on Friday, September 20, 2024, on the Radisson Lodge, Anchorage, Lagos. The theme of the occasion was “Inexperienced Innovation and Digital Transformation: Views from Nigeria and the UK”. Specialists from numerous fields gathered collectively to debate the significance of sustainable improvement, expertise and worldwide cooperation in reaching the United Nations sustainable improvement targets.
In his opening speech, the Chairman of the Nigeria-British Affiliation mentioned, sora ojetayohighlighted the relevance of the lecture sequence in enhancing public dialogue on inexperienced innovation. He confused the significance of inexperienced options in reworking key sectors of the Nigerian financial system, in step with the progress made by the UK, with a concentrate on selling stronger bilateral relations.
Inexperienced innovation and digital transformation are two highly effective forces shaping the way forward for trade and society. Inexperienced innovation refers back to the improvement of latest applied sciences, new processes and new merchandise to scale back the influence on the atmosphere, promote sustainable improvement, and contribute to combating local weather change. This could embrace improvements in renewable vitality, waste discount, sustainable supplies and energy-efficient methods.
Digital transformation entails integrating digital applied sciences into all areas of a enterprise or division, basically altering operations and enhancing the client expertise. It’s not nearly adopting new expertise.
These two traits are more and more intertwined, as digital transformation is commonly the spine of constructing inexperienced innovation scalable and extra environment friendly. It typically ends in profound modifications in organizational tradition, operations and repair supply.
Oyetayo mentioned the synergy between inexperienced innovation and digital transformation gives a path to a extra sustainable future.
Dr. Sam Faleye, Chairman/CEO of SAGLEV Inc., delivered the keynote speech on the 2024 Annual Lecture
ship a keynote speech, PhD. Sam FalayeSAGLEV INC Chairman and CEO discusses the essential position of electrical automobiles within the transformation of Nigeria’s transportation trade.
He outlined Nigeria’s present transport challenges and highlighted the nation’s journey to embrace inexperienced innovation and the UK’s management in electrical automobiles.
Dr Faleye outlined a number of key suggestions, together with infrastructure improvement, coverage changes, bilateral cooperation in joint analysis on electrical automobiles (EVs) and battery applied sciences, in addition to the significance of public-private partnerships and elevated funding for inexperienced initiatives.
Roundtable discussions with trade leaders additional enriched the occasion. Kolawole OsinowoCEO of Baobab+ Nigeria; lei finestHead of Compliance and Sustainability at Meyana Power Restricted; Moses Souleco-founder and chief business officer of Sika Field; and Odion IbadinThe Assistant Supervisor of the Clear Expertise Middle attended the assembly, which was hosted by Toba Adenikefounder and chief working officer of Madecore Photo voltaic Storage.
Tobi Asehinde – Honorary Secretary of N-BA, gave a thanks on the simply concluded N-BA Annual Lecture.
Through the panel session, panellists highlighted the significance of inexperienced innovation in numerous sectors together with vitality manufacturing, transportation, city planning and finance. Additionally they highlighted the significance of digital transformation in combating local weather change and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Applied sciences similar to synthetic intelligence, IoT, blockchain and information analytics are thought of key enablers of inexperienced innovation, able to reworking enterprise processes and driving sustainable improvement.
Panelists additionally mentioned Nigeria’s rising curiosity in renewable vitality and inexperienced applied sciences, emphasizing the significance of digital transformation and public-private partnerships in fostering progressive options. Nonetheless, challenges confronted by Nigerian companies, particularly when it comes to infrastructure and funding, are additionally seen as important obstacles that have to be addressed.
Organized in partnership with Tangerine Life Insurance coverage, Tangerine Common Insurance coverage, NEM Insurance coverage and Scib Bulgaria & Co., the occasion offered a strong platform for in-depth discussions on the way forward for sustainability in Nigeria and the UK.
Monetary Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) CEO/Govt Secretary Consultant – Ezinwanne D. Nnnoruka – FRC Board Secretary/Common Counsel delivered a pleasant speech on the 2024 Annual Lecture.
Notable company attending the occasion embrace Dr. Rabbi OlowoCEO/Govt Secretary, Monetary Reporting Council of Nigeria, in addition to members of the affiliation and company of the Nigeria-UK Affiliation.
The N-BA Annual Lectures are a sequence of lectures impressed by topical and prevalent points affecting Nigeria, the UK and the world at massive. The lecture brings collectively world leaders, authorities officers, enterprise and thought leaders, whereas attracting attendees from a number of nations, industries and sectors.
Cross-section of digital and in-person panelists throughout 2024 Annual Lectures
Cross-section of 2024 N-BA Annual Audio system
Olamipo Adeola – Annual Lecture Subcommittee Chair/Occasion Moderator, talking on the 2024 Annual Lecture
N-BA Govt Secretary Olajumoke Adeola on the occasion
Member of the Nigerian-British Affiliation
SAGLEV electrical automobiles have been exhibited throughout the occasion
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