22/07/2025
Digitalization Is the Way Forward for Liberia, Says Assistant Minister Jackson at Tech Summit
By: Muhammed M. Kemokai
Monrovia, Liberia – Assistant Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Nicholas N. Jackson, has emphasized the urgent need for Liberia to prioritize digitalization as a key pathway to national growth and development.
Speaking at the close of the National Tech Summit, Minister Jackson stressed that while Liberia has long boasted about its natural resources, the country like many others rich in resources has failed to translate that potential into real economic transformation.
“The first thing we must do is identify and understand that digitalization should be the most important conversation we’re having in Liberia,” Min. Jackson stated. “History has shown that nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, despite being resource-rich, have not been able to turn that into sustainable wealth and Liberia is no exception.”
According to him, the summit marks a turning point in how the country approaches development, describing it as the first step toward revolutionizing Liberia’s systems and services through technology.
“Small countries around the world that are seeing growth have all embraced digital tools,” he said. “This summit is not just about ideas it’s about creating opportunities for both young and older generations to understand that the surest way to move forward is through the use of technology.”
Minister Jackson concluded by underscoring that digitalization stands as the driving force behind Liberia’s future development.
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