The Lagos Future Conference 2025, a landmark event organised by DigiVation Network, brought together leading figures to discuss the pivotal role of youth, innovation, and technology in shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Under the theme ‘Future-Forward – Harnessing the Power of Youth, Innovation, and Technology for National Economic Growth’, key discussions revolved around fostering a robust digital economy, enhancing digital citizenship, and ensuring inclusive growth across all sectors.
The LFC 2025 kicked off with a message from the President of DigiVation Network, Dr. Bayero Agabi, who underscored the conference’s theme as perfectly encapsulating “the spirit of innovation, progress, and collective endeavours that define Nigerians.”
Dr. Agabi also issued a cautionary note on digital citizenship, stating that “Online Cyber Responsibility is a must to protect intellectual property rights among other concerns.
He stressed that upholding national values, respecting cultural norms, and protecting national security are integral to responsible online behaviour.
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa, who delivered the keynote address, noted that Nigeria’s true wealth lies not only in natural resources, but more in its human capital, particularly within “classrooms, co-working spaces, and innovation hubs.”
Speaking at the LFC 2025 through the Agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management & Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, the DG emphasised that the future belongs to nations with tech-ready youth.
He cited the remarkable achievement of Nigerian startups, which attracted over $1.2 billion in venture capital funding in 2024, showcasing the “audacity to dream, to build, to reimagime” prevalent among young Nigerians.
Also speaking on the importance of a robust national identity system as a catalyst for growth, DG/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engineer Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who was represented by Prince Ajibade Ayeni Omobalufon, stated that identity is the key to opening doors, breaking barriers, and creating pathways to future growth and development.
The NIMC’s partnership with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the creation of job opportunities through the NIMC Entrepreneurship System were cited as tangible examples of how digital identity is empowering youth.
The Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, spoke on Federal Government’s commitment to digital transformation, and shared an ambitious vision for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
Speaking through Victor Imonieroh, he announced the expansion of their high-speed fiber optic network to over 5,000 kilometers and a groundbreaking partnership with NIGCOMSAT to extend connectivity to all 774 local government areas. “Our vision is clear – a Nigeria where the youth are empowered by innovation, where technology is the bedrock of inclusive economic development, and where collaboration drives progress,” he concluded.
The Lagos Future Conference (LFC) 2025 served as a vital platform for robust discussions, highlighting both the immense potential and the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s digital future.
The consensus among stakeholders was to form a collaborative, responsible, and inclusive approach, which is paramount to translating the nation’s technological aspirations into tangible economic growth and a brighter future for all its citizens.
LFC 2025: Stakeholders Share Insights On Youth-Led Tech Future in Nigeria
The Lagos Future Conference 2025, a landmark event organised by DigiVation Network, brought together leading figures to discuss the pivotal role of youth, innovation, and technology in shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Under the theme ‘Future-Forward – Harnessing the Power of Youth, Innovation, and Technology for National Economic Growth’, key discussions revolved around fostering a robust digital economy, enhancing digital citizenship, and ensuring inclusive growth across all sectors.
The LFC 2025 kicked off with a message from the President of DigiVation Network, Dr. Bayero Agabi, who underscored the conference’s theme as perfectly encapsulating “the spirit of innovation, progress, and collective endeavours that define Nigerians.”
Dr. Agabi also issued a cautionary note on digital citizenship, stating that “Online Cyber Responsibility is a must to protect intellectual property rights among other concerns.
He stressed that upholding national values, respecting cultural norms, and protecting national security are integral to responsible online behaviour.
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa, who delivered the keynote address, noted that Nigeria’s true wealth lies not only in natural resources, but more in its human capital, particularly within “classrooms, co-working spaces, and innovation hubs.”
Speaking at the LFC 2025 through the Agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management & Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, the DG emphasised that the future belongs to nations with tech-ready youth.
He cited the remarkable achievement of Nigerian startups, which attracted over $1.2 billion in venture capital funding in 2024, showcasing the “audacity to dream, to build, to reimagime” prevalent among young Nigerians.
Also speaking on the importance of a robust national identity system as a catalyst for growth, DG/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engineer Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who was represented by Prince Ajibade Ayeni Omobalufon, stated that identity is the key to opening doors, breaking barriers, and creating pathways to future growth and development.
The NIMC’s partnership with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the creation of job opportunities through the NIMC Entrepreneurship System were cited as tangible examples of how digital identity is empowering youth.
The Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, spoke on Federal Government’s commitment to digital transformation, and shared an ambitious vision for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
Speaking through Victor Imonieroh, he announced the expansion of their high-speed fiber optic network to over 5,000 kilometers and a groundbreaking partnership with NIGCOMSAT to extend connectivity to all 774 local government areas. “Our vision is clear – a Nigeria where the youth are empowered by innovation, where technology is the bedrock of inclusive economic development, and where collaboration drives progress,” he concluded.
The Lagos Future Conference (LFC) 2025 served as a vital platform for robust discussions, highlighting both the immense potential and the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s digital future.
The consensus among stakeholders was to form a collaborative, responsible, and inclusive approach, which is paramount to translating the nation’s technological aspirations into tangible economic growth and a brighter future for all its citizens.
