YP4T Tasks Nigeria to Explore Opportunities in Digital Economy

This call was made by the Young Professionals for Tinubu (YP4T), which expressed delight over the willingness of the federal government to embrace artificial intelligence (AI).

The group warned that Nigeria must sustain these efforts to fully unlock the potential of AI-driven growth.

With a youth population expected to exceed 100 million by 2050, ensuring that young professionals have the skills, tools, and infrastructure to build AI-powered solutions is key to job creation and economic stability.

“As a network of young professionals actively engaged in shaping Nigeria’s future, we see these investments as fundamental to building a globally competitive workforce.

“This is not just about innovation; this is about securing economic opportunities for millions of young Nigerians. AI and digital transformation must be central to Nigeria’s long-term growth strategy, and every young Nigerian should be paying attention to these opportunities,” the Director of YP4T for West/South South, Mr Victor Benjamin, Stated.

“AI is no longer a theoretical concept—it is a defining force in global economies, and Nigeria is now actively securing its place in that future.

“For years, young Nigerians have sought opportunities in technology and digital innovation. What we are seeing now is a deliberate effort by the administration to turn that aspiration into reality through strategic policies, funding, and industry collaboration.

“This is a critical time for Nigerian professionals and businesses to position themselves in the AI-driven economy,” he added.

It has been projected that AI could add about $15 billion to the GDP of Nigeria if well-harnessed by the government through policies.

Recall that last week, Mr Tinubu held high-level discussions with the chief executive of Google, Mr Sundar Pichai, in France.

Talks also centred on the federal government 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, which has already begun producing a pipeline of AI-trained professionals, while the National AI Strategy Framework has laid the groundwork for AI integration across finance, agriculture, healthcare, and education.