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By Bolaji Okunola
Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated an Advisory Council for Technology, Innovation and Digital Economy towards shaping digital policies, guide investments and strengthen state’s innovation ecosystem.
Speaking during the inauguration of the council, held at the Exco Lounge, at the state Secretariat, Abere, he said his administration has evolved ICT policy in the state, adding that the implementation of the policy has begun.
The council, according to him, is central to his administration vision of using technology to drive economic growth, create jobs, and open new opportunities for people of the state. Adeleke, who was represented by Dr. Biyi Odunlade, the state Commissioner for Political Affairs and Inter-Governmental Affairs, stated: “This council is therefore coming at the right time and we believe your expertise will help us translate these foundations into sustainable systems and measurable impact.
“As of 2022, Osun has no tech innovation policy. Our government has developed and delivered the Osun State Tech Innovation Policy also under implementation. We started the fibre optics broadband project, which is presently under review for sustainability.
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“Osun domesticated the National Start-up Act to enhance development and empowerment of tech entrepreneurs and local tech hubs for thriving innovations and collective prosperity. Osun was the second state to domesticate the law.
“Our government increased goggle mapping coverage of Osun from below 50 per cent then, to over 60 per cent. Our goggle mapping volunteers did a marvellous job, and they are still in the field.”
In his own remark, Dele Ayofe, Commissioner For Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy, said the inauguration reflected the resolve of the administration to unlock the full potential of digital transformation in every sector, including agriculture, education, healthcare, enterprise, civic engagement and public service delivery.
In his own submission, the Special Adviser to the governor on Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy, Azeez Badmus, charged members of the council to be dutiful.
Also speaking, a member of the advisory council, Segun Solomon, said: “Osun is one of the second states in the federation that is leading in digital technology. Osun has passed the domesticated national third reading in the house of assembly and very well ready and position to drive innovation and digital growth in Nigeria.”
