Lagos, Nigeria – Chimezie Chuta, founder of Blockchain Nigeria User Group (BNUG), has called on Nigeria’s blockchain, Web3, and crypto community to rally behind events promoting adoption and awareness.
“Refusing to share and support industry-promoting events makes you part of the ecosystem’s problem,” Chuta emphasized.
Chuta stressed that community support is crucial for growth, recalling how many individuals’ lives were transformed by attending conferences, webinars, or programs.
“We do this because people’s destinies are tied to it,” Chuta said. “It’s a burden we bear to save lives. One contact, one inspirational word, or one sighting of a brand can turn someone’s life around.”
Chuta encouraged community members to share opportunities, citing the upcoming Decentralized Intelligence Summit.
“Nigeria is hard, and blockchain, Web3, crypto, AI, and emerging 4IR technologies hold promise for increased productivity and prosperity, especially for Africans,” Chuta noted.
Some Reactions to Chuta’s Call
The community praised Chuta’s sentiments, agreeing with the need for more support from members of the community in the country:
“Chimezie Chuta’s call to action is timely,” said Emmanuel Obe, Crypto Nigeria. “Community support is vital for Nigeria’s blockchain growth.”
“Good opportunity to network,” says Shadrack Egbokwu. “Any plan for virtual participation?”, to which Chuta confirmed that the coming conference would be hybrid, as usual.
Since inception in 2017, BNUG Conferences have been impactful
Going down memory lane, BNUG hosted its first blockchain conference in Lagos, Nigeria in May 2017, themed “Blockchain Technology for Economic Growth and Development”. This pioneering event marked the beginning of BNUG’s efforts to promote blockchain awareness, adoption, and innovation in Nigeria.
Since inception, BNUG has hosted over 50 events, workshops, and conferences, impacting:
– 10,000+ attendees
– 500+ startups and businesses empowered
– 200+ experts and thought leaders featured
– 100+ partnerships forged
These initiatives have:
- fostered a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, developers, and enthusiasts
- facilitated knowledge sharing and skill development
- showcased Nigerian blockchain innovations to global audiences; and
- connected stakeholders with investors and partners.
Decentralized Intelligence Summit V.2: A Web3 AI Summit
A hybrid conference, ‘Decentralized Intelligence Summit V.2: A Web3 AI Summit’ comes up in October.
Chuta, the Convener, invites the tribe to register for the event here.
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