Establish ICT ministry, Ogun tech community calls on Abiodun 

The Ogun Tech Community, a coalition of technology professionals, startups, innovation hubs, and digital experts across Ogun State, has called on the Ogun State Government to fulfil its promise of creating a Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by renaming the current Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to the Ministry of Education and establishing a standalone Ministry of ICT.

The coalition made the call in a statement signed by its president, Adekunle Durosinmi, on Monday.

The statement reads: 

"At the national level, Nigeria has already demonstrated leadership through the creation of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria , which has driven key policies and frameworks such as the Nigeria Startup Act."

However, these opportunities are not being properly implemented in Ogun State because there is no dedicated ministry to champion ICT policies and programs."

"Ogun State, home to Dr. Bosun Tijani , Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, as well as the Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity from Ogun Central, is uniquely positioned to leverage these advantages." 

"Yet, without a Ministry of ICT, many national frameworks and opportunities risk being diverted or underutilized."

“Ogun State has the innovators, the talent, and the national representation to lead Nigeria’s digital economy. What is missing is the institutional structure to harness these opportunities. A Ministry of ICT will allow Ogun State to align with federal initiatives, implement crucial policies like the Startup Act, and fully develop Silicon Hill—our own Silicon Valley—to nurture globally competitive tech talent.”

The Ogun Tech Community believes the creation of a Ministry of ICT will:

Provide a central authority to implement ICT-related policies and frameworks.

Unlock opportunities from national digital economy programs.

Accelerate the adoption of the Nigeria Startup Act and other tech-driven legislation.

Strengthen Ogun’s tech ecosystem through startups, hubs, and IT professionals.

Position Ogun State as a digital and innovation hub in Nigeria.

The Ogun Tech Community urges His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, to act decisively in creating the Ministry of ICT and ensure Ogun State fully harnesses the opportunities of the digital economy.

About Ogun Tech Community

The Ogun Tech Community is the umbrella body of technology stakeholders in Ogun State, comprising startups, innovation hubs, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts committed to advancing innovation, digital skills, and technology-driven economic growth across the state