Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced plans to extend the state’s fiber-optic network by an additional 1,200 kilometers in 2025, complementing the existing 2,500 kilometers. He also revealed plans to host world-class data centers in Lagos within the next 24 months. These projects aim to solidify Lagos' position as Africa’s leading technology hub.
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According to Mr Sanwo-Olu, these projects will provide the backbone for scalable, innovative solutions, and further solidify Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading technology hub. Mr Sanwo-Olu said these achievements were a result of deliberate policies and investments that had created an enabling environment for innovation to thrive.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.He said over 450 smart cameras under the Safe City Project would improve public safety and traffic management, as well as the Lagos Digital Service Platform.
Mr Sanwo-Olu added that the Lagos digital service platform would bridge the gap between the government and the people, fostering trust and delivering impactful results. He said further that the digital leap programme also aimed at training 50,000 Lagos residents in cutting-edge skills such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, coding, and cloud computing.
The Art of Technology Lagos Conference is a flagship event that celebrates the state’s collective ambition to position Lagos as the digital heartbeat of Africa.
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