Globacom, a leading Nigerian telecommunications company, has reinforced its commitment to driving Nigeria’s tech ecosystem by sponsoring the VivaTech Conference 2025, Nigerian-French Technology Roundtable.
Held at the Mike Adenuga Centre in Lagos, the event organised by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria, focused on Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming VivaTech Conference 2025 in Paris and fostering innovation through strategic partnerships.
Globacom’s Executive Vice Chairman, Bella Disu, emphasized the company’s long-standing vision of empowering tech startups and attracting global investment. The sponsorship, according to a company statement, underscores Globacom’s role as a tech enabler, creating opportunities for Nigerian innovators to connect with global stakeholders at events like VivaTech.
The statement read, “As a key sponsor, Globacom reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s digital economy and empowering local innovators. This sponsorship aligns with that vision, reaffirming Globacom’s commitment to enabling growth and innovation.
“Globacom’s sponsorship of the roundtable underscores its position as a tech enabler, creating opportunities for Nigeria to advance its tech ecosystem and engage with global stakeholders in events like VivaTech.”
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, mentioned the strategic importance of Nigeria’s participation in VivaTech.
He stated, “Platforms like VivaTech provide an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s innovation and position our tech startups as leaders on the global stage.
“Our partnership with France underscores the need for collaboration in building a more robust and inclusive digital economy.”
The Consul General of France in Nigeria, Laurent Favier, added, “Nigerian technology startups have made remarkable strides, securing some of the largest funding rounds globally.
“This partnership aims to further enhance Nigeria’s international presence and create opportunities for deeper collaboration with France’s innovation ecosystem.”