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Economy: Lagos Government urges youths to lead Nigeria鈥檚 digital transformation drive

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State

*Mobolaji Ogunlende, Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, urges Nigerian youths to take full ownership of the West African country鈥檚 digital transformation drive, by transitioning from 鈥榮imply using technology to actively creating it鈥�

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Mobolaji Ogunlende, Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, has urged Nigerian youths to take full ownership of the West African country鈥檚 digital transformation drive.

Ogunlende emphasised that Nigerian youths must move from simply using technology to actively creating it.

The Commissioner said: 鈥淒on鈥檛 wait for the future; build it. Don鈥檛 just consume technology; create it.鈥�

He also encouraged young Nigerians to position themselves as innovators and leaders in the country鈥檚 evolving digital space.

Ogunlende鈥檚 remarks are contained in a statement Samuel Oladokun, Convener of Web3 in Motion, issued and made available to reporters Friday, November 14, 2025, in Lagos.

Oladokun said the Commissioner鈥檚 message highlighted the essential role young Nigerians must play in shaping the country鈥檚 digital future.

The event, held in Lagos with the theme: 鈥淲eb3 in Motion: From Pipelines to Platforms鈥�, attracted speakers and participants from government, decentralised finance, regulation, and community development.

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Oladokun, popularly known as XeusTheGreat and Founder of Nirvana Academy, said the theme underscored the need for Africans to take the lead in the global digital economy.

鈥淓xcellence is what puts you on global platforms,鈥� he said, urging participants to prioritise collaboration, innovation, and education beyond profit-making.

鈥淵ou can鈥檛 build a global platform in isolation. You have to step out, physically and digitally,鈥� he added.

The conference featured over 30 speakers and exhibitors across several sectors, including government, decentralised finance, regulation, and community development.

Among the speakers were the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jeroid, Jeremiah Mayowa; Co-founder of Hyperbridge, Seun Lanlege; and Mobile Engineer at Cake Wallet, David Adegoke.

Agama urged participants to strengthen their technical capacity and legal literacy, adding that the government remained committed to building a globally recognised digital economy.

鈥淟earn to code solidly, study digital laws, and understand decentralised finance,鈥� he said.

The event was coordinated by a five-member organising team led by Oladokun. Other members included Sarah Idahosa (Programmes Director), Idris Olubisi (Partnership Director), Amarachi Nwachukwu (Marketing Lead), Oreoluwa Zebulun Ajayi (Creative Director), and Obembe Oluwatobiloba (Logistics Lead).

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