When thinking of tech hubs, Africa doesn’t exactly spring to
mind. But the continent has had some amazing spurts of open innovation.
Africa faces some hurdles in developing information
technology. Even though global Internet penetration is about 32%, it’s lower in
Africa, where only around 11% of the population have access to the Internet
through a computer or mobile phone. Within the continent, too, there are
enormous divides. While a country like Nigeria has 28% of its population
online.
One of Nigeria’s successful multi millionaire business man,
Gbolahan Lawanson, has just completed and open a massive phones and computer village
in Lawanson, an area in Surulere, Lagos.
The multi-use commercial building has in the past been used
as the BG sports center, a concert venue, D Yard events place and various other
commercial purposes including offices.
Speaking on the reason for a new venture and why the man
about town is venturing into technology, he confirmed that he has succedded in
virtually all the sector of the economy and therefore can now see the reason
why he should be in the technology sector to attend to the yawnings of the
people, hence the idea of the lawanson phones and computer village was berthed.
"We built d Mall in a very strategic part of Mainland Lagos.
Lawanson, Surulere. Our primary purpose is to have the best products available
for consumers. with ease and accessibility. The environment is vibrant and
orderly. Shoppers can take their time to assess whatever products or services
they want and be assured of the quality and genuineness."
He added further that, "We all know that Mainland in general
is very densely populated while surulere in particular is a melting pot. There
is a teeming young population that is conversant with the Nuances of
Telecommunications and Technology. Asides being a location for Technology and
communication gadgets and equipments..we are also providing infrastructure and
support by provision and availability of Tech based hubs/communities. We are
going to strive to be the beacon for tech advancement in Lagos", Gbolahan
assured.
The village was officially opened for business on Wednesday
22 June, 2016 by the former deputy speaker of the Lagos state house of
assembly, Honorable Funmi Tejuosho who also commended the effort of Gbolahan
for this latest development in the area, and assured of her teeming patronage.
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