…laments Tech companies, Social Media giants ignoring Nigeria
The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said that social media platforms like TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), among others could create jobs for at least 200,000 Nigerian youths if they are compelled to establish physical offices in Nigeria.
The Senator stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while justifying the Bill to Amend the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023, currently before the National Assembly.
According to him, the bill was long overdue, because for too long, the country had allowed big tech companies, social media giants, and digital platforms, to operate freely in Nigeria without accountability.
“We have millions of young, talented Nigerians looking for jobs. These social media companies are employing thousands of people in other countries, yet they ignore our people.
“If they set up offices here, at least 200,000 Nigerian youths can get direct employment in customer service, tech, content moderation, and other areas,” he said.
“They make billions of dollars from our people, yet they do not pay the right taxes, they do not create enough jobs for our youths, and when we have issues, we don’t even know where to find them.
“Other countries are doing it. Why Not Nigeria?
