Our Govt Creating Enabling Spaces For Digital Growth – Adeleke
Naija News • Feb 20
**Osun State Takes the Lead in Digital Revolution**
As Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of digital transformation, Osun State is making significant strides in creating an enabling environment for digital growth. The state's governor, Ademola Adeleke, has boldly declared that his administration is committed to positioning Osun as a hub for technology-driven governance and innovation.
**From Analogue to Digital**
When the governor's administration took office in November 2022, they inherited an almost entirely analogue system. However, Adeleke's vision was clear - to transform Osun into a digital powerhouse. He recognized that the state's digital growth hinged on infrastructure, connectivity, and access.
**Creating Enabling Spaces**
To achieve this vision, Adeleke's administration developed policies and legislation that cater to the digital economy. The state now has a state ICT policy, a tech innovation policy, and has domesticated the Nigeria Start Up Act. Additionally, a Governor's Advisory Council on ICT and Digital Economy has been established to provide guidance and oversight.
**Boosting Innovation and Job Creation**
The launch of AlphaStart Hub, the state's first government-owned founders' hub, is a significant milestone in the governor's digital growth agenda. This hub will create opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs, leading to increased job creation and economic growth. Three additional hubs will be established across the senatorial districts within a year, with a headquarters at the proposed Osun Digital City.
**A New Era of Digital Governance**
The governor's commitment to digital growth is not just about creating opportunities for innovation; it's also about revolutionizing governance. By placing technology at the center of governance, Osun State is poised to become a model for other states in Nigeria. As Adeleke puts it, "Technology must sit at the center of governance, not at the margins."
**A Bright Future for Osun**
With its commitment to digital growth, Osun State is poised to become a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. As the state continues to innovate and create enabling spaces for digital growth, it's likely that other states will take notice and follow suit. One thing is certain - Osun State is leading the way in Nigeria's digital revolution.