Jack Ma :
We also want help through four Es in Africa. The first, E list is E-infrastructure – support internet connections to everybody. We hope that every young person, every small business should have access to the internet to do business anywhere, anytime,” he said.
“The second E is support entrepreneurs, this is very important. We think we can make entrepreneurs as the heros of African continent. In China is the entrepreneurs that promote business development, government support entrepreneurs.
“The third is E-government, if government is on E, it will be very efficient, transparent, people will know government can help and government will know what the people want. The last and very important E is education.
“In the next few days we are going to have the all the internet prize, everyone in Africa can apply for award. I am happy to know that four Nigerian entrepreneurs are among the top 10. We will have the final competition in two days and I think Nigeria entrepreneurs will have great result.
“This is just the beginning. Our jobs is to support entrepreneurs. Everyone in the delegation, we are all founders of our own businesses in China. We think what we have experienced in China can help Africa entrepreneurs develop, support e-infrastructure, e-governance, e-entrepreneurs and e-education and this is what we came here for.
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According to a statement released by the Presidency (as seen by Nairametrics), the Vice President facilitated Jack Ma’s visit as part of the Federal Government’s plans to “promote technological innovation amongst young people”
The VP was reportedly pleased to have the Chinese businessman around. He also used the opportunity to talk about the opportunities available in the country’s tech sector.
“This is exciting time for us and we are really happy that you are here and I know the young people and lots of businesses and entrepreneurs are looking forward to your interaction with them later today.
“So, the potential is tremendous, it is an incredible potential that we have. So, we are at a point, and your coming is very strategic, in our trajectory and in the progress of our country.
“I think, it is a very important moment and what we are seeing – a lot of entrepreneurship, a lot of young people who are very actively engaged in the digital economy at various levels.”
This is the first time the Chinese billionaire is visiting Africa’s largest economy. He is now among the growing list of prominent tech gurus (from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to Twitter’s Jack Dorsey) who have visited the country in recent times.
In his address, Jack Ma acknowledged that he came to Nigeria on the invitation of Prof. Osinbajo who wanted him to explore the investment opportunities in the country. The invitation was extended earlier this year in Davos, he said.
Interestingly, Mr Ma came along with a delegation of other Chinese investors who could also potentially invest in the country.
Jack Ma visits Nigeria, highlights investment prospects
In the meantime, Jack Ma said he is willing to invest in the country. He has specific interest in the following areas which he described as “Four Es”:
E-infrastructure
Entrepreneurship
Education
E-governance
The Vice President assured the Chinese billionaire that the Nigerian Government is willing to provide the necessary support to all those who demonstrate an intention to invest in the country.
Nigeria currently needs new investors who can create new jobs and invigorate the economy. As such, the President Buhari-led government is doing everything possible to attract the likes of Jack Ma. Meaningful investments in the areas highlighted above would go a long way to position the country on the path to growth.