IDEATION SUMMIT Africa | 2024

I represented the Vice President, @KashimSM today as we signed an agreement on France’s contribution to the Investment in Digital & Creative Enterprises (I-DICE) programme. The I-DICE programme, an initiative of @NigeriaGov, led by the office of the Vice President, will support young Nigerians as they create job opportunities in the digital and creative economy. The French government, represented by Ms. Catherine Colonna, Minister for European and Foreign Affairs, will be contributing $116 million to the overall funding of $600 million. In addition to France’s funding coming through the French Development Agency @AFD_France, the programme will also receive additional funding from the African Development Bank @AfDB_Group, the Islamic Development Bank @isdb_group and the Bank of Industry @BOINigeria We remain grateful for the support of allies like France in our efforts to deliver on an inclusive and prosperous economy as envisioned by our President, @OfficialABAT