Lagos Commissioner Urges Youths to Lead Nigeria’s Digital Transformation!

Lagos Commissioner Urges Youths to Lead Nigeria’s Digital Transformation!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, has called on Nigerian youths to play a leading role in driving the country’s digital transformation, stressing that their energy, creativity, and tech-savviness position them as the vanguard of Nigeria’s digital future.

Speaking during a youth engagement forum held in Ikeja, Ogunlende emphasized that the youth demographic must go beyond being digital consumers to becoming creators, innovators, and problem-solvers within the tech ecosystem.

“Digital transformation is not just a government agenda—it’s a youth agenda. We must build with our own hands the tech future we want to live in,” the commissioner declared.

Key Points:

• Ogunlende cited Lagos’ recent investments in innovation hubs, coding academies, and tech training initiatives aimed at empowering young people.
• He urged youths to leverage platforms in artificial intelligence, data science, fintech, and green tech to solve national challenges.
• The Commissioner also stressed the need for ethical innovation and inclusive tech access for underserved communities.

Why It Matters:

Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world, with over 60% under the age of 25. Mobilizing this group for digital development is critical to achieving economic resilience.

• Lagos remains Nigeria’s innovation nerve centre and is home to several tech unicorns including Paystack and Flutterwave.
• Digital inclusion is key to addressing youth unemployment and closing education and infrastructure gaps.

What to Watch:

• Upcoming youth-targeted digital upskilling programs backed by the Lagos State Government.
• Private sector partnerships for funding youth-led startups and community innovation centres.
• National alignment with the Nigeria Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020–2030).

Citations:

1. Punch Nigeria – “Lagos urges youths to drive digital economy” (Nov. 2025)
2. TechCabal – “Mobolaji Ogunlende: Youth must lead Nigeria’s tech future”
3. The Guardian Nigeria – “Digital transformation begins with youth, says Ogunlende”
4. Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development – Digital Engagement Press Brief (Nov. 2025)

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