The Network of Blockchain Solutions Advocates Association (NOBSAA), under the leadership of its President, Dr. Kingsley Ugochukwu Ekwuruke, has officially endorsed the Enugu Tech Festival 2026, further strengthening the momentum behind the region’s emerging technology and innovation ecosystem.

The endorsement was formally presented as Dr. Ekwuruke joined the Commissioner of Innovation science and Technology Enugu Government  Dr. Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh to unveil branded materials for the event, scheduled to take place from 24th – 27th February 2026 under the theme “From Coal to Code: Energy in New Form.”

Dr. Ekwuruke, while reaffirming NOBSAA’s commitment, stated that the Association recognizes the Enugu Tech Festival as a landmark initiative that aligns with its mission to promote blockchain adoption, digital innovation, and inclusive economic growth across Nigeria and Africa. He emphasized that the Festival represents an opportunity to showcase transformative technologies such as AI, blockchain, fintech, green energy, and healthtech, while also celebrating Enugu’s legacy as the “Coal City” transitioning into a new hub of digital energy.

“Technology is the new energy resource of Enugu. The Enugu Tech Festival 2026 is not just an event, but a bold step in repositioning the state as a hub for digital transformation and economic renewal. NOBSAA is proud to stand with the organizers in this journey,” said Dr. Kingsley Ugochukwu Ekwuruke, President of NOBSAA.

With NOBSAA’s endorsement, the Festival is expected to gather innovators, startups, investors, policymakers, and development partners, opening new opportunities for collaboration, investment, and skills development.

As the countdown to February 2026 begins, NOBSAA’s endorsement affirms the festival’s growing stature as not just a regional event, but a continental platform for shaping the future of technology and innovation in Africa.