By Chioma Okoye

The Chief Executive Officer of Data Addicts, John David, popularly known as the Data Guru, has said the company is committed to transforming Nigeria’s technology sector by making data and digital innovation more accessible to individuals, businesses and government institutions.

David said the company believed technology should be deployed to solve real-life problems and improve decision-making, while data should be transformed into useful information and actionable insights.

“Technology must serve people. Data should not just be collected; it should be transformed into knowledge, insights and solutions that can improve lives and institutions,” he said.

He noted that organisations generated huge volumes of data daily but often lacked the capacity to analyse and deploy it effectively.

“The future belongs to organisations that understand the power of data,” David said.

The Data Guru also identified the digital divide as a major challenge in Africa, particularly among young people, saying Data Addicts was focused on promoting technology education and access to digital tools.

“There is a huge amount of talent in Africa, particularly among young Nigerians, but many need access to the right knowledge, tools and opportunities,” he said.

On governance, David said reliable data was essential for effective policymaking and service delivery.

“Good governance requires good information,” he said, urging governments to embrace responsible technological innovation, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to expand.

He added that Data Addicts was committed to equipping young Nigerians with digital skills, stressing that Africa must move beyond being a consumer of technology to becoming a creator of innovative solutions.

“We must also be creators, innovators and owners of intellectual property,” he said.

David said the company’s vision went beyond profit, noting that its broader goal was to promote a culture in which technology and data were used to solve problems and empower people.

“The change is bigger than Data Addicts. It is about building a culture where technology solves problems and empowers people,” he said.

He added: “Technology is moving very fast. Our responsibility is to make sure people are not left behind.”