Technology stakeholders and professionals in the digital ecosystem will converge on Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for the seventh edition of the Ogun Digital Summit, where calls for a dedicated Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy are expected to feature prominently.
The convener of the summit, Victor Adeleye, in a statement on Saturday, said the event will hold from November 25 to 27, 2026.
Adeleye, a technology entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, said a dedicated ministry would provide the institutional framework to harness the state’s technology potential, support start-ups, and attract private sector investment.
He noted that the state possessed the advantages to emerge as a major technology destination, citing its concentration of educational institutions, proximity to Lagos, industrial activities, and growing youth population.
Adeleye, however, stressed the need for deliberate policies and institutional support to translate these advantages into economic opportunities.
According to him, the proposed ministry would oversee broadband infrastructure, digital skills development, start-up support, technology investment, e-governance, and innovation policies.
He added that it would strengthen collaboration between the state government, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, private investors, and other relevant agencies.
Adeleye said the initiative would help attract technology companies, create employment opportunities for young professionals, and provide a supportive environment for local entrepreneurs.
He also called for the expansion of digital development beyond Abeokuta to other major towns, including Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, and Ota.
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