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Akwa Ibom Targets Digital Transformation with Strategic T2 Partnership
Governor Pastor Umo Eno and Obafemi Banigbe, CEO T2 at the Ibom Ignite Conference 2025
Akwa Ibom State is charting a bold course toward a technology-driven future as Governor Pastor Umo Eno announced plans to partner with T2 to accelerate digital innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship across the state.
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The governor made this declaration at the Ibom Ignite Conference 2025 in Uyo — a youth-centered leadership and entrepreneurship forum that equips participants with tools, networks, and strategies to turn ideas into sustainable impact.
Building Akwa Ibom’s Digital Economy
Over the years, Akwa Ibom State has prioritized the growth of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem through the Ministry of Science and Digital Economy. Its initiatives include:
- AKeID Digital Identity Platform for citizen identification
- A Procurement Portal to promote transparency and accountability
- Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Digital literacy programs for teachers, administrators, and civil servants
- Investment in digital infrastructure to enhance governance and service delivery
Governor Eno reaffirmed that technology and innovation are central to the state’s development vision, emphasizing that partnerships like T2’s would strengthen Akwa Ibom’s position as a regional digital powerhouse.
T2 CEO Envisions Akwa Ibom as Nigeria’s Next Innovation Hub
Delivering the keynote address, T2 CEO, Obafemi Banigbe, outlined an inspiring vision of Akwa Ibom as Nigeria’s next digital innovation hub, capable of producing tech unicorns similar to Flutterwave and Paystack.
“I believe this state has the capacity to lead in building software solutions, Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and vibrant startup ecosystems. Akwa Ibom is poised to become a genuine digital goldmine for this region,” Banigbe stated.
He underscored that investment in people and skills is key to realizing this vision, noting that the future of Nigeria’s economy lies in digital education and human capital development, not oil.
“The future is not built on oil. It is built on education, on human capital, and on digital skills. If we fail to develop the next generation, we risk wasting the immense talent of our youth,” he warned.
A Shared Vision for Youth Empowerment and Innovation
Banigbe expressed gratitude to Akwa Ibom residents for their support of T2 during its challenges, reaffirming the company’s commitment to contribute to the state’s digital resurgence.
Both the government and T2 agreed that empowering young people with digital competencies, mentorship, and innovation opportunities will unlock the state’s vast economic potential and position Akwa Ibom as a leader in Nigeria’s digital revolution.
