The Federal Government of Nigeria has commissioned a Digital Innovation Park in Ogun, targeting an improved $1 trillion economy.
The commissioning was held on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, disclosing that the initiative is part of his Renewed Hope Agenda for youth empowerment and inclusive economic growth at the heart of Nigeria’s journey to 1$ trillion economies.
Tinubu’ who was represented by the Minister of Communication and Innovation on Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani disclosed his Ministry’s Strategic Blueprint and had set out to make Nigeria a global leader in digital infrastructure, talent development, and innovation.
He maintained that the Ministry is building a foundations—fiber optics, AI frameworks, tech talent pipelines, and smart regulation—not just for Lagos or Abuja, but for every part of our country.
According to him, “There are moments in life that bring everything full circle.
Today is one of them. That dream—of using innovation to transform lives—has taken me across the continent, helping to build some of Africa’s most successful and sustainable innovation ecosystems. “
“And that is why this moment—the commissioning of the NCC Digital Innovation Park—matters so deeply, It is a vital part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places digital innovation, youth empowerment, and inclusive economic growth at the heart of Nigeria’s journey to a $1 trillion economy” he stated.
“In our Ministry’s Strategic Blueprint, we’ve set out to make Nigeria a global leader in digital infrastructure, talent development, and innovation. Because shared prosperity must be built on shared access to opportunity. ”
He commended the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun for his vision in making Ogun State not just a heritage tourism but for innovation and enterprise that align with at the federal level.
He added that it can be a bets way on how states help power the national agenda—through practical, forward-looking investments like this.
In his welcome address, the Vice Chairman of NCC Mr. Aminu Maida disclosed that Digital Industrial Park is a landmark and symbolic project of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a vital component of our broader agenda to accelerate ICT innovation, strengthen research capabilities, and drive the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
He posited that the digital park would serve as a brig for emerging economies like ours. It remains one of our greatest hopes for leapfrogging development.
He said, “Our presence here marks progress in the delivery of a tangible achievement of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The newly completed Digital Industrial Park, Abeokuta, a landmark and symbolic project of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is a vital component of our broader agenda to accelerate ICT innovation, strengthen research capabilities, and drive the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s digital economy”.
“Technology today is one of the most powerful drivers of economic transformation. For an emerging economy like ours, it remains one of our greatest hopes for leapfrogging development. This is why we must create the right environment for it to thrive. The concept behind the Digital Industrial Park is rooted in our vision to promote innovation and digital entrepreneurship in the ICT sector and to support research and development by transforming ideas into market-ready solutions. ”
“The Digital Industrial Parks are aligned with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, as well as the strategic vision of the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani”.
Meanwhile, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his remark Gov. Abiodun described the Digital Innovation Park as a beacon of progress, a catalyst for economic growth, and a testament to our unwavering commitment to harnessing technology for the collective good of our people.
He posited that the establishment of the Digital Innovation Park reflects a strong commitment to fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Abiodun commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a transformative agenda rooted in inclusive growth, digital transformation, job creation, and economic sustainability.
He said, ” Let me seize this opportunity to express our profound appreciation to President Tinubu for his consistent dedication to youth empowerment and technological advancement. This center is a direct outcome of visionary leadership—leadership that sees the future and acts upon it. ”
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is heartening to note that here in Ogun State, we have long championed innovation, enterprise, and education.Our tech Hub with the largest tech hub foot print in Nigeria was one of our first 90 day milestone in Aug 2019. We have won several awards as the best state ICT bestowed on us by the Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy in Nigeria. We are the education Capital of Nigeria. Our youths are talented, our entrepreneurs are resilient, and our environment is highly conducive to investment. ”
” This new facility the first and only one in Southern Nigeria and it will serve as a nucleus of innovation, a centre for development and a springboard for digital entrepreneurship—not just for Ogun State but for the entire Southwest region and beyond”
