By Flowerbudnews
Governor Ademola Adeleke has begun processes for a digital transformation drive across the state, following a newly agreed partnership with the United Kingdom
The partnership is to be delivered under the UK-funded Digital Access Programme, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Spokesperson to the State Governor, disclosed in a statement.
This aligns with Governor Ademola Adeleke’s priorities on economic growth, job creation and inclusive development.
British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, in a letter to Governor Adeleke, noted that the project, State-level Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Enabling Digital Transformation (SPRIRET) is guided by the UK–Nigeria Strategic Partnership.
The project follows months of coordination between the state and Deputy High Commission’s team. Together they assessed Osun’s digital landscape, including its needs, readiness, and opportunities to expand connectivity and build digital skills. The response was co-designed with the state.
SPRIRET aims to expand inclusive digital access, strengthen systems, policies and frameworks, and build institutional capacity for digital economy growth. Key areas of support include:
• Osun State Digital Economy Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Reform
• Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and Access Reform
• Civic Tech, Digitisation of Public Services and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI/DPG)
• Capacity Development
• Ecosystem Coordination and Sustainable Implementation
The project will be implemented by the Initiative for Digital Inclusion (iDi) in close collaboration with the Osun State Government.
Reacting to the development, Governor Adeleke said: “This partnership affirms Osun’s place as a state ready to compete in the digital economy space for wealth creation. We appreciate the UK Government for its confidence in our vision. My administration will work closely with all partners to ensure every Osun citizen, from the rural areas to the cities, benefits from expanded access, better public services and new opportunities for our young people.”
British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter, said: “The UK is proud to partner with Osun State on this ambitious programme, co-designed with the Governor’s team. By strengthening the policies, systems and institutions that underpin a digital economy, SPRIRET will help unlock growth, create jobs and widen access to digital opportunity for people across the state. It reflects the shared ambition at the heart of the UK–Nigeria Strategic Partnership.”
Special Adviser to Governor Adeleke on Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and Multilateral Relations, Bamikole Omishore, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strategic international partnerships that deliver on the SDGs.
He reiterated the state’s commitment to put inclusive, technology-driven growth at the heart of governance.
