The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), under the chairmanship of Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, has been officially
unveiled as the Official Partner of the African Forum Networking Session at the upcoming Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC25), taking place from November 4–6, 2025, at Fira Barcelona
Gran Via, Spain.

The African Forum, themed “Margins to Maritime Hub – The Collaborative Rise of Africa’s Cities in the Global Neutral Trade Corridor,” is being co-hosted by the African Smart Cities Innovation
Foundation (ASCIF) and The Borderless Project (TBP). The session will spotlight Africa’s growing role in the emerging Neo-Polar Neutrality Global System (NPNGS) — a visionary global framework
redefining how trade, technology, and urban systems can operate beyond traditional geopolitical
boundaries.

As part of this partnership, NOTAP will host and sponsor the Networking Reception following the Africa Forum session — providing an exclusive platform for policymakers, city leaders, global strategists, and technology innovatorsto connect, exchange ideas, and explore new collaborations.
“Africa’s cities are entering a transformative era — one defined by innovation, connectivity, and
neutrality. NOTAP’s partnership at SCEWC25 reflects Nigeria’s growing leadership in shaping the continent’s role in the new global economy,” said Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Chairman of NOTAP.
The Networking Session, to be held immediately after the Africa Forum panel, will bring together leading voices from across Africa, Europe, and Asia to discuss collaborative opportunities in building sustainable, connected, and economically inclusive cities across the continent.

David Olatunji, The Convener of African Smart CitiesInnovation Foundation (ASCIF) , added: “We are honoured to have NOTAP as the official partner for this year’s networking event. This
partnership embodies the spirit of cross-continental collaboration that lies at the heart of the NeoPolar Neutrality Global System — where Africa’s innovation ecosystem takes its rightful place in the
global architecture of trade and technology.”

The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC25) is the world’s leading event for urban innovation, bringing together over 25,000 participants from 800+ cities and 140 countries, including policymakers, investors, and technology leaders shaping the cities of tomorrow.
This collaboration marks a milestone in advancing Africa’s Smart City and Neutral Trade Corridor Agenda, positioning NOTAP and its partners at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation and sustainable urban growth.