Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Bashir Are, has called on Nigeria to transition from being consumers to active service providers in the African gaming market. Are made this assertion during the Africa Gaming Expo held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, where industry experts convened to discuss “Exploring the Future of Africa Gaming Market: Emerging Trends, Prospects, and Opportunities.”<\/p>\n
The expo, which attracted over 35 speakers and delegates from Africa and beyond, aimed to position Nigerians as pivotal figures in the gaming industry and foster collaboration for enhancing gaming standards across the continent.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason we hosted the conference in Lagos is to bring African regulators, service providers, and game developers together to exchange ideas on how we can work together,\u201d explained Are.<\/p>\n
He emphasized the need for Africa to transition from being mere consumers to active participants in the gaming ecosystem, advocating for involvement in technology, digital media advertising, payment services, software development, and data provision within the industry.<\/p>\n
Are also highlighted the potential of young Nigerian developers, noting their ability to create games that could compete globally and generate foreign exchange earnings. He stressed the importance of supporting these talents and providing them with opportunities to showcase their products on international platforms.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Are commended the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\u2019s administration to modernizing the gaming sector through regulation and technology, underscoring the role of such initiatives in driving growth and innovation.<\/p>\n
The call to action by Are underscores the burgeoning opportunities within the gaming industry and highlights the imperative for Nigeria to leverage its talent and resources to maximize its potential in this rapidly evolving sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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