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"Given that this administration is adopting technology-based processes to enhance governance and administrative procedures, I see an opportunity for young Akwa Ibom’s technopreneurs to come up with innovative ideas to help the government meet its objectives. Such should be boldly extended to projects such as the 21-Storey Building which is reputed to be the tallest in this part of the country. Beyond its height, the building boasts of modern facilities like fire protection sensors, an aviation wing, access controls with components such as card readers, biometric control keypads, central stand-alone server workstations, etc. I see some opportunities awaiting you in the servicing of this facility."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"We can also talk about revenue generation, where the state is embracing technology. With an E-receipt system for revenue payments and the use of Interswitch technology to capture data and statistical analysis, a lot more can be done to generate data on various heads of payments, generation of portals for schools, hospitals, and other MDAs. This is a wide playing field open to all of you to make an impact and even create wealth."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"We can also talk about revenue generation, where the state is embracing technology. With an E-receipt system for revenue payments and the use of Interswitch technology to capture data and statistical analysis, a lot more can be done to generate data on various heads of payments, generation of portals for schools, hospitals, and other MDAs. This is a wide playing field open to all of you to make an impact and even create wealth."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"I am sure that there are other opportunities embedded in other offerings, such as improved education standards, quality health care, Ibom airlines expansion, and airport facilities, Ibom port development, and the upcoming energy-related ventures. Do not hold back as your services would be highly required especially as we emerge into a post-COVID new world where technology will drive almost every part of our lives."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"This is not to suggest that it would be a walk in the park, given some challenges you may presently be encountering"

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"The absence of laws and regulations that are nimble to promote and protect technology start-ups, especially as some of your offerings cut across various sectors of the economy. This also includes the lack of government policies and/or conflicting ones, for the entire ecosystem."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"The absence of laws and regulations that are nimble to promote and protect technology start-ups, especially as some of your offerings cut across various sectors of the economy. This also includes the lack of government policies and/or conflicting ones, for the entire ecosystem."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"The wrong perception of technopreneurs sometimes resulting in harassment by security agencies. Most people miss it whenever they are compared to traditional workers, and we, therefore, must educate society that it is not everyone with a laptop or wearing faded jeans and a t-shirt or having dreadlock, that is a yahoo-yahoo boy."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"Lack of sponsorship. This includes the absence of representation at the decision-making table, resulting in loss of business opportunities locally."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_

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"So, How Do You Overcome Some of These Challenges? I think the starting point is to acknowledge that the current employment space is too small and choky for your intellect, skills, and potential. Neither are you cut out for the, unfortunately, evolving temptation to hang around politically inclined jobs and appointments, which we all know are not sustainable in the long run."

_Excerpt from the keynote address by Mr. Udom Inoyo at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2021, Uyo_