Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, has urged Nigerian students to leverage emerging technologies to develop solutions that can support the country’s digital and economic growth.
Tijani spoke during the commissioning and handover of the Renewed Hope-NITDA Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. The facility was established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative.
The hub is equipped with laboratories for artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, additive manufacturing and the Internet of Things (IoT), aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical application.
Tijani described the facility as an investment in Nigeria’s future but stressed that its impact would depend on how effectively students and researchers use it.
“Innovation does not come from buildings; innovation comes from people,” he said, noting that OAU had produced talents and innovators before the establishment of the facility.
