African Techno-Cities Dreams Flopped—Nigeria’s Tech Guru Wants To Make It Work
- Nigerian tech entrepreneur Iyinoluwa Aboyeji plans to launch Itana, a vibrant tech city in Nigeria, designed to attract foreign investment and drive innovation.
- Past smart city projects in Africa, like Konza City in Kenya and Akon City in Senegal, have struggled to meet expectations.
- Common pitfalls of these projects include overly ambitious visions, lack of consistent funding, and challenges in securing investor trust.
While the vision of developing techno-cities in Africa is commendable, past failures of similar projects raise concerns about the feasibility and sustainability of Itana. It is crucial to address the challenges faced by previous smart city initiatives, such as financial and infrastructural realities, consistent funding, and building investor trust, to increase the chances of success for Itana.
