Pillar 3

Digital Economy & Creative Opportunity

To position Lagos Central residents to participate more effectively in Nigeria's growing digital and creative economy.

Key Objectives

  • 1Community-based digital opportunity hubs through partnerships with technology companies and educational institutions.
  • 2Youth technology programme creating pathways for young people to develop marketable digital skills.
  • 3Creative economy support linking talent to commercial opportunity.

Measurement and Targets

Digital-skills beneficiaries

Detailed Approach

Digital Opportunity Hubs

Explore the development of community-based digital opportunity hubs through partnerships.

  • Internet access
  • Digital-literacy training
  • Computer access
  • Online learning
  • Career guidance
  • Remote-work preparation
  • Entrepreneurship support
  • Digital business training
  • Access to professional certification programmes

Youth Technology Programme

Create pathways for young people to develop marketable digital skills.

  • Software development
  • Data analysis
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Product design
  • Digital marketing
  • Cloud computing
  • Business automation
  • Content production

Creative Economy

Lagos Central has substantial potential in creative industries.

  • Film
  • Music
  • Fashion
  • Photography
  • Design
  • Advertising
  • Publishing
  • Digital content
  • Performing arts