Senate Leader Urges Urgent Investment in Digital Skills Amid Technology Disruption

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele delivered a lecture at Yaba College of Technology, highlighting the necessity for Nigeria to prioritize digital skill development due to the rapid growth of technology and the risk of deeper unemployment. He noted the global wave of technological disruption and urged the nation to focus on innovation and technical skills to leverage technology for job creation and economic renewal.

Despite concerns about youth unemployment, Nigeria has seen significant growth in the tech startup ecosystem, attracting substantial investments. Bamidele called for collaboration among policymakers, educators, and the private sector to equip young Nigerians with digital capabilities for innovation and employment opportunities.