US Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. W. Stuart Symington has unveiled Nigeria’s first state-of-the art Priority American Space in Lagos yesterday.
The unveiling ceremony which was hosted at the Yaba offices of technology incubator, Co-Creation Hub (CC-Hub), and well attended by Senior Nigeria technology leaders, according to Ambassador
Symington, is equipped with cutting-edge digital technology.
W. Stuart Symington
United States Ambassador to Nigeria
The Ambassador explained that it is a center for Nigerians to develop innovative ideas, learn about the United States and its people, explore, possibly study at U.S. universities, enjoy U.S. cultural programs and also interact with U.S. exchange program
alumni. He said, “At the Priority American Space in Lagos, we are investing in technology and programs to unleash the creativity of Nigeria’s burgeoning community of innovators. We are pleased to partner with Co-Creation Hub, a leading force for incubating social entrepreneurship and technological advancement.”
The Centre, now open to the members of the public, comprises a MakerSpace –– a tech area designed to promote digital skill building; a workshop space equipped with the latest laptops and tablets for internet learning; a conversation space for small group meetings and research and a meeting space that supports innovation and creative collaboration
With a rich array of programs and trainings, the Priority American Space which is the tenth of its sort in Africa, will promote ingenious ideas, critical thinking and reasoned discourse globally.
