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Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, has endorsed the Enugu Gaming Conference (EGC) 2026, with his participation expected to strengthen discussions around innovation, technology, regulation, investment and digital transformation.
Udeh has been confirmed as the Special Guest and keynote speaker at the two-day conference holding from July 29 to 30, 2026, at the International Conference Centre in Enugu.
Organised by Events Arcade Solutions Limited in partnership with the Enugu State Gaming and Lotteries Commission (ESGC), the conference is themed “Code, Capital and Compliance: Unlocking Nigeria’s iGaming Tech Opportunity.”
Conference Targets Technology and Innovation
The event is bringing together policymakers, regulators, technology developers, investors, entrepreneurs, legal professionals and industry operators to examine how technology can support the development of Nigeria’s gaming ecosystem.
Udeh is expected to address the broader role of innovation, science and technology in driving economic growth, supporting indigenous technology development and expanding digital entrepreneurship.
His participation also reflects the Federal Government’s wider push to use technology-driven sectors to create employment, attract investment and support economic diversification.
Stakeholders Seek Stronger Local Innovation
Beyond policy discussions, the conference is expected to focus on the capacity of Nigerian technology companies to develop locally built solutions capable of competing beyond the domestic market.
The organisers said the event is intended to create a link between policy and innovation while providing a platform for stakeholders to examine practical approaches to building a globally competitive technology ecosystem.
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Enugu State Gaming and Lotteries Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, described the minister’s acceptance of the invitation as an important endorsement of the conference’s objectives.
According to Arum, the event provides an opportunity to demonstrate Nigeria’s ability to develop homegrown technologies while encouraging stronger collaboration between government and the private sector.
African Industry Experts Join Discussions
The conference will feature speakers and industry experts from Nigeria and other African markets.
Among those scheduled to participate is Peter Kesitilwe, Chief Executive Officer of the African iGaming Alliance, who will facilitate the Government-Industry Roundtable.
Other speakers include Jeremiah Maangi, founder of iGaming Afrika, Kenya, and Kelani Opeyemi Mercy, co-founder and lead of Isoftnova Technologies Limited.
Their participation is expected to broaden the conversation beyond Nigeria and introduce perspectives on technology development and the evolving digital economy across Africa.
Government-Industry Collaboration Takes Centre Stage
The conference comes at a time when governments and businesses are increasingly looking to digital innovation to improve productivity and diversify their economies.
For Nigeria, stakeholders say stronger collaboration between policymakers, technology developers, investors and businesses will be critical to turning emerging technology opportunities into sustainable economic value.
The Enugu conference is therefore positioned not merely as an industry gathering but as a platform for discussing how regulation, investment and technology can work together to support indigenous innovation.
A Push for Nigeria’s Digital-Economy Ambitions
With the Federal Government placing greater emphasis on technology and innovation as drivers of economic development, the conference offers an opportunity to examine how emerging digital industries can contribute to Nigeria’s broader economic ambitions.
The organisers are expected to use the event to encourage new partnerships, promote local technology development and strengthen dialogue between government and industry.
For Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, the central question will be whether discussions around innovation can translate into practical policies, investment opportunities and locally developed solutions capable of competing across Africa and the global market.
