President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Nigerian digital content creators across Nigeria.
He recently urged young innovators to lead the country into the future with integrity, creativity, and a deep sense of patriotism.
Speaking to participants at the Digital Media Summit in Abuja, the President emphasised the transformative power of new media in shaping national development.
Highlighting the increasing impact of digital platforms in civic engagement and economic opportunity, BAT described young Nigerians as the builders of the country’s future.
“The theme of this gathering, ‘Unveiling the critical role of new media in national development, captures the spirit of our times and that of our nation.’
You are not waiting to be invited into the future. You are building the future,” he said.
He appealed to digital creators and influencers to move beyond trends and focus on using their platforms for problem-solving, employment generation, and nation-building.
Tinubu concluded by saying that patriotism should not be reduced to slogans or political theatre, stressing that tangible contributions are required of them for the common good.
“Build businesses that employ others, create content that uplifts, and use your influence to foster unity, not division. Verify before you amplify.
Every app you design, every story you tell, every brand you build, is a statement to the world about who we are and what we stand for as a nation.
That is why we are making strategic investments in digital infrastructure and broadband expansion. Access to the internet must not be a privilege for the few.
Let your leadership be defined by integrity. Let your digital footprint reflect the best of our nation. Let your actions speak of a generation that did not wait for permission to lead,” he added.
