Swedish Embassy Endorses Enugu Tech Festival 2026
Swedish Embassy in Nigeria has formally endorsed Enugu Tech Festival, ETF, 2026, scheduled to be one of the largest technology gatherings in Africa. The endorsement was made in Abuja during a high-level meeting between officials of the Swedish Embassy and the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Lawrence Eze, and his ETF team.
Speaking to newsmen yesterday in Enugu, Eze said discussions on the endorsement centered on strengthening crossborder partnerships. The commissioner said it also focused on capacity building for young innovators and positioning Enugu as the epicenter of Africa’s digital economy.
He described the meeting and endorsement as “crucial” and “forward-looking,” thus laying the groundwork for stronger bilateral collaborations ahead of ETF 2026. “Next year’s Enugu Tech Festival 2026, we are looking at having over 50,000 participants; so, it is going to be quite huge and we are looking forward to having the Swedish Embassy fully represented.
“Enugu is the fastest rising state in Nigeria and this remarkable growth is no coincidence, but a direct result of the visionary and innovative leadership of Governor Peter Mbah.
“The governor’s bold reforms, forward-thinking policies and unwavering commitment to harnessing technology, innovation and human capital development have positioned Enugu as a hub for creativity and enterprise.
“His focus on digital transformation, smart governance and youth-driven development continues to inspire confidence, attract investments and create opportunities for sustainable growth,” he said.
Eze said it was on Mbah’s foundation of innovation that ETF is being built, serving as a testament of his administration’s dedication to making “Enugu the Silicon Valley of Nigeria and a true beacon of progress in Africa.”
Corroborating, the ETF Team Lead, Mr Eliezer Ajah emphasised the enormous potentials of the festival and how strategic partnerships with global players like Sweden would deepen the impact of the initiative. According to Ajah, Enugu has the highest concentration of tertiary institutions, it means that there is a very young educated population that can be taught and learn stuff.
