INTRO

The past week reflected our continued commitment to building a digitally inclusive, innovation-driven, and globally competitive Nigeria. Through strategic engagements spanning infrastructure, talent development, higher education innovation, and international trade facilitation, the Honourable Minister advanced key priorities targeted at strengthening the foundations of our digital economy.

From supporting landmark infrastructure delivery in Ogun State, to engaging innovation hubs in Lagos, and launching University Innovation Pods to empower students and researchers, each engagement demonstrated his focus on translating policy into practical outcomes that create jobs, attract capital, and expand national prosperity.

TIMELINE

Saturday, April 4 – Celebrating transformative infrastructure delivery

• Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani joined other well-meaning indigenes of Ogun State in welcoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR as he commissioned the best-in-class Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State. 

The Honourable Minister extends his well wishes to all the sons and daughters of Ogun State for the legacy infrastructure executed by the Ogun State Government led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Executive Governor of the State.

Monday, April 6 – Encouraging grassroots innovation and skills development

• On Monday, he paid a courtesy visit to the SAIL Innovation Lab in Lagos, where he was taken on a facility tour. An initiative of Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, the SAIL Innovation Lab is a dedicated tech lab providing technology and digital skills to tech enthusiasts and young innovators.

Tuesday, April 7 – Launching AI innovation pods in universities

• The Honourable Minister delivered a keynote address at the official flagoff of the national rollout of University Innovation Pods (UniPods), with the flagship Artificial Intelligence (AI) UniPod launched at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). 

In his remarks, he noted that the AI UniPod initiative strengthens the foremost tertiary institution’s capacity to truly become an engine of problem solving, entrepreneurship, and increased contribution to national productivity through the application of technology.

Friday, April 10 – Expanding infrastructure partnerships for universal access

• To further deepen the Infrastructure component of our Strategic Blueprint, Dr. Tijani paid a courtesy visit to the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) and China Industrial Bank in Beijing, to explore areas of collaboration as we facilitate connectivity in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria under the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP).