Nigeria, June 24 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said Africa's ability to compete in the global economy will depend on how effectively it harnesses innovation, invests in infrastructure and promotes the inclusion of women in science and technology.

Mr Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Tuesday at the fifth edition of the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITE) held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos.

Represented by the state's Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, the governor said Africa must actively shape its future rather than wait for opportunities to emerge elsewhere.

The two-day summit, themed "Engineering Africa's Future: Innovation, Infrastructure and Inclusive Technol...