Alex Okosi

“I believe that digital trade has the potential to transform Africa’s economy and improve trade relations with the rest of the world. However, to achieve this goal, we need to address the challenges of infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and digital skills training.”

“Collaboration between governments, businesses, and financial institutions is crucial in creating an enabling environment for digital trade. This includes developing regulatory frameworks, financing solutions, and digital infrastructure.”

“To ensure economic and societal growth, it’s vital that everyone is given the opportunity to harness the benefits of technology.”

“My dream is that as we move into the future, we’re going to have more and more African startups like (Nigerian fintech company) Moniepoint that become unicorns (privately owned companies valued at more than $1 billion) on this continent, because I truly believe that’s where we’re headed.”

“Our AI research centers are going to benefit the continent in a lot of ways, and we’re already seeing some of those benefits.”

“Don't waste time make everything you do and everyday count.”

“Work hard and smart with a goal to be better than you were the day before.”

“"As we move forward and continue to optimize platforms and also data prices continue to get cheaper for people to come online and create, I think you are going to see more and more people and realize their full potential on the platform.”