Nigeria advances digital economy agenda with projects in Lagos and Abeokuta
Date: 2025-04-03
Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has paid a working visit to key technology projects in Lagos and Ogun States during the public holiday period. The engagements directly support President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda through concrete job creation and digital infrastructure initiatives.
In Lagos, the
Minister conducted an inspection tour of the proposed Talent City development
at the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) campus in Oshodi – a visionary project
designed to establish Nigeria as Africa's premier Business Process Outsourcing
(BPO) hub. The specialized ecosystem will cultivate high-value digital skills
and create export-oriented employment opportunities for thousands of Nigerian
youth in global digital services.
The ministerial
delegation subsequently proceeded to Abeokuta where Dr. Tijani joined the Alake
of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, to commission the new National Information
Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Community Tech Centre. This grassroots
facility provides critical digital access points for underserved populations,
offering vocational training, technology tools, and innovation resources to
bridge the digital divide in Ogun State communities.
"From
metropolitan talent hubs to rural tech centers, our strategy ensures no
Nigerian is left behind in the digital economy," stated Dr. Tijani during the Abeokuta commissioning ceremony. The
simultaneous development of high-end BPO infrastructure and community digital
centers exemplifies the Ministry's dual approach to digital transformation –
fostering globally competitive capabilities while ensuring inclusive access
nationwide.
These
initiatives form part of Nigeria's comprehensive digital economy blueprint
which has already facilitated the creation of over 50,000 digital jobs since
its launch. The Talent City project specifically responds to growing
international demand for Nigerian tech talent, with the BPO sector projected to
generate $5.6 billion in annual revenue by 2027.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
