The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Lagos State Chapter, has reiterated its commitment to advancing digital literacy, nurturing young innovators and strengthening Lagos State’s digital talent pipeline through its 2026 Lagos Digital Walk.
The initiative, which brought together members of the society and other technology stakeholders, was designed to raise public awareness about the role of NCS in driving digital transformation while promoting physical fitness and healthy living.
Speaking during the walk, Chairman of NCS Lagos Chapter, Dr. Adeshina Adewale, said the initiative was part of the society’s broader efforts to increase its visibility, deepen public engagement and showcase its contributions to the development of the state’s technology ecosystem.
He explained that the walk also formed part of the activities leading up to the society’s 17th IT Summit and Awards, scheduled to hold on November 5, 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) building.
The forthcoming summit, themed “Building Lagos’ Digital Talent Pipeline: Empowering Education, Innovation and Enterprise,” will focus on strengthening digital skills development, promoting technology-driven entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for young people to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.
According to Adewale, NCS Lagos is advancing this agenda through strategic partnerships with government, industry and academia, alongside targeted initiatives designed to identify, encourage and develop young technology talents across educational institutions.
He highlighted some of the chapter’s flagship programmes, including the Best Overall WAEC Results Award in Lagos State, organised in partnership with Sidmach Technologies and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
Other initiatives include the Don Etiebet Innovative Prize, which recognises outstanding final-year projects by students in tertiary institutions, and the Salako Marvin Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Prize, which encourages innovation and practical applications of emerging technologies.
He also identified the IT Champs Competition, sponsored by Pastor Mrs. Veronica Uhulabi, as a key programme aimed at stimulating technology-driven creativity among pupils in upper primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools.
Adewale cited an AI-powered school bell system developed by a secondary school teacher in collaboration with students as an example of the practical innovations emerging from the programme.
The system provides advance notifications before the end of each teaching period and signals when the period has elapsed, offering schools a technology-driven approach to improving time management and classroom administration.
He disclosed that the students were expected to develop another sample of the innovation for presentation at the forthcoming IT Summit, providing an opportunity to showcase their creativity and demonstrate how technology can address everyday challenges.
On the sustainability of youth-led innovations, the NCS Lagos Chairman emphasised the importance of mentorship, institutional support and continuity, noting that young innovators require sustained guidance and access to opportunities to transform promising ideas into viable solutions with long-term impact.
He further stressed the importance of private sector participation in building a robust digital economy, describing technology companies as critical partners in developing the skills, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem required to accelerate digital growth.
Among the organisations collaborating with the society, he mentioned Zinox, Sidmach Technologies, Data Sciences Nigeria, Computer Warehouse Group and FinTrak.
Adewale also disclosed that NCS Lagos was strengthening its relationship with the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) to expand media engagement, improve public awareness and enhance visibility for the society’s programmes and initiatives.
He expressed optimism that the partnership would encourage greater participation in the society’s activities, particularly among pupils, students and young people in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
Addressing the growing influence of emerging technologies, the chairman reaffirmed the society’s commitment to promoting the adoption and responsible application of artificial intelligence and other digital innovations across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture and education.
He noted that as technology continues to reshape industries and service delivery, developing a skilled and innovative workforce remains essential to positioning Lagos State for sustained competitiveness in the digital economy.
The 2026 Lagos Digital Walk therefore underscored two major objectives of the NCS Lagos Chapter: creating greater awareness of the society’s contributions to digital development and promoting physical wellness among its members.
With its forthcoming 17th IT Summit and Awards, NCS Lagos is seeking to further strengthen collaboration among government, academia, technology companies and other stakeholders towards building a sustainable digital talent pipeline that will empower education, stimulate innovation and support enterprise development in Lagos State and Nigeria at large.
