Ogun Tech Roundtable 2025: A Defining Moment for the Future of Innovation in Ogun State
April 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for the Ogun Tech Community as stakeholders, startups, policymakers, and partners gathered in Abeokuta for the much-anticipated Ogun Tech Roundtable — an event that reaffirmed Ogun State’s rising influence in Nigeria’s digital economy.
Held at the Ogun Tech Hub, the roundtable brought together innovators, ecosystem leaders, and government representatives, headlined by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. His presence and keynote address served as a major endorsement of the vibrant work happening within the Ogun tech ecosystem.
A Welcome Rooted in Purpose
In his opening remarks, the President of the Ogun Tech Community welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of grassroots innovation and regional tech leadership. He shared the origin story of OTC, launched in February 2022, and the community’s evolution into a structured and inclusive network supporting digital growth across Ogun State.
“Ogun is not just a corridor to Lagos,” he said. “We are building something real here — a model ecosystem that includes students in remote schools with digital learner IDs, active tech clusters, and a population rich with talent.”
Celebrating Milestones and Momentum
The event highlighted the journey and achievements of the Ogun Tech Community so far, including:
Ogun Tech Hangout & Abeokuta Tech Hangout
Ogun Tech Hackathon
Digital Literacy Workshops
Cybersecurity Awareness Events
The formation of 19 active clusters — including OTC Women in Tech, Agritech, Tech Policy & Advocacy, Mentors Connect, and Developers Group.
Alignment with National Vision
A key highlight was the community’s strategic alignment with the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2024 and the Honourable Minister’s Strategic Agenda 2023–2027, which centers on:
Knowledge
Policy
Infrastructure
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Capital
Trade
The OTC President reaffirmed the community’s commitment to advancing these pillars through programs focused on digital inclusion, tech infrastructure, education, and innovation development.
A Call for Partnership
The roundtable wasn’t just a forum — it was a call to action. The OTC leadership used the platform to advocate for national replication of some of Ogun’s most successful grassroots tech solutions. These include working learner ID systems for public school students and the push for better digital access in underserved communities.
Crucially, the President made a passionate appeal for two urgent needs:
A fully functional physical Secretariat for the Ogun Tech Community
A state-backed Innovation Hub to incubate and scale startups
A Minister’s Endorsement
In his keynote, the Honourable Minister praised the work being done in Ogun State and expressed a willingness to partner with the OTC to expand digital access, youth capacity-building, and innovation opportunities. His words served as both validation and motivation for all present.
Looking Ahead
The Ogun Tech Roundtable was more than an event; it was a declaration that Ogun State is ready — not just to participate in the digital future but to lead it.
As the OTC continues to build bridges between public policy and grassroots innovation, the roundtable stands as a symbol of what’s possible when community, government, and vision align.
Ogun is not waiting for the future — we are building it now.
Thank You for Making the Ogun Tech Roundtable a Success!
Dear All,
On behalf of the Ogun Tech Community (OTC), I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who participated in the Ogun Tech Roundtable with the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy — both physically and virtually.
To all OTC members — our individual and corporate members, the Digital Ecosystem Advisory Group (DEAG), and our esteemed Board of Trustees — thank you for your dedication, contributions, and passion that made this event a resounding success.
A warm and special greeting goes to my OTC Executive Team — your hard work and commitment behind the scenes were key to delivering such a seamless and impactful event.
To the media teams present, thank you for your valuable coverage and support in amplifying the voices and innovations from Ogun State to a wider audience.
A big thank you as well to the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the only umbrella body for all IT professionals in Nigeria, for your outstanding support and presence.
My special appreciation goes to the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, whose inspiring presence, leadership, and engagement made this event truly unforgettable. Your commitment is a powerful driving force for the future of innovation and digital transformation in Ogun State and across Nigeria.
Together, we have taken another meaningful step in shaping Ogun’s tech ecosystem — and I look forward to building on this momentum with all of you.
Thank you once again!
Warm regards,
Durosinmi A.E
President, Ogun Tech Community