President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration is investing in technology tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government.
Tinubu said this would also accelerate public-sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people.
He stated this during a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Mr Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.
The President said technology was a potent weapon against corruption and financial impropriety in public service.
He expressed his unwavering commitment to delivering reliable technology that would support a national consumer credit system and other new critical government interventions for Nigerians.
The President said resistance was often expected when efforts were made to strengthen systems and forestall malfeasance.
“Technology is the enemy of fraud, corruption, and irregularity. We have been working hard on improving technology.
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Source: Guardian Newspaper
