The Ministry of Digital Economy, Science and Technology Edo State, Nigeria, has formed a strategic partnership with Intmax, the leading developer of Ethereum Layer 2 solutions. This collaboration comes amidst Nigerian pressures on the cryptocurrency industry, underscoring the commitment of Edo State to digital transformation and innovation.

About the Intmax Partnership

This partnership is an opportunity for Intmax to work directly with the Edo State Government, establishing a strong presence across various government parastatals. The primary focus of the collaboration is on capacity building within the state’s digital ecosystem, which will empower Edo State to leverage cutting-edge technologies and protocols for enhanced governance and service delivery.

Despite regulatory pressure from the Nigerian government against several crypto projects, the partnership with Intmax demonstrates Edo State’s determination to support blockchain innovation. The Commissioner for the Ministry of Digital Economy, Science and Technology Edo state, Hon Ifaluyi Isibor declared: “We look forward to working with Intmax to develop practical solutions that will enhance Edo State’s ability to deliver key services. This partnership provides us access to a secure and low-cost network that can be used for everything from payments to record-keeping, and we’re confident that the collaboration will yield tangible results while showing that Nigeria remains receptive to blockchain technology.”