The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, along with government officials, industry leaders, and young innovators, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to advancing its technological ecosystem. The minister stated this at the XPLORE 2025, held recently in Abuja.
The event, themed Shaping Africa’s Digital Future, convened tech entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators to discuss digital transformation and Africa’s participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Representatives from key ministries and agencies stressed that Nigeria can no longer remain a passive observer in global technological progress.
Speaking through his representative, Usman Yohanna, Olawande commended the second XPLORE Disruptors initiative, highlighting the pivotal role of young Africans in driving a continent-wide digital revolution. He emphasized that innovation flourishes through collaboration among government, the private sector, academia, and development institutions, and pledged that the ministry would continue promoting digital literacy, entrepreneurship, startup incubation, and inclusive policies to ensure all Nigerian youth can benefit from the digital economy.
