SANWO-OLU REITERATES COMMITMENT TO ICT DEVELOPMENT IN LAGOS

 



As RadioLagos/ EkoFM Receives Most Innovative Digital Radio Station Award

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration's commitment to fast-tracking the development of infrastructure through investment in the digital talents ecosystem.

Sanwo-Olu, who stated this at the 13th Annual IT Summit and Award of Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, said the Government would support the application of technology to create opportunities and enhance socio-economic growth in the State.

The Governor, represented by the Special Adviser on Innovation and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, said investing in digital training would enhance the State's Smart City project and optimise the limitless opportunities of a fully digitised economy.

Also speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hakeem Fahm, said the State had placed a high premium on the 6000 fibre optic cable, aimed at improving access to functional, efficient and affordable internet service.

Meanwhile, RadioLagos/EkoFM has been awarded the Most Innovative Digital Radio Station of 2022 in Information Technology by the Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter.

The General Manager, Jide Lawal, receiving the award on behalf of the Station at the event, appreciated the society for the Award and thanked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Administration for the feat through its constant support to the Radio Stations.

Jide promised that the Stations would continue to improve on Information Technology towards the attainment of its mandate in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of the State Government.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, Kunle Oladipupo, said the award was to celebrate the outstanding Radio Station that made a professional impact on ICT.

In his words: “The award was in recognition of the RadioLagos/EkoFM's excellent contributions to the growth of ICT in Lagos State”.

 


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