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Science & Tech<\/a> <\/p>\n

THE Lead Product Designer at Mainstack, Mr Marvellous Akande, has advised young Nigerians to embrace technology with a clear sense of purpose and a global outlook.<\/p>\n

Akande gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN in Ibadan on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The former employee of Flutterwave and alumnus of the University of Ibadan, said that this would make the youths highly competitive in the evolving digital economy.<\/p>\n

Akande, who addressed concerns as to whether Nigerian youths were at a disadvantage in the global tech ecosystem, insisted that access to Artificial Intelligence, AI tools had significantly reduced entry barriers into the industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not at a disadvantage. We have access to the same tools that people across the world are using.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference lies in how we think and how far we are willing to look beyond our immediate environment,\u201dhe said.<\/p>\n

NAN recalled that Nigeria\u2019s technology ecosystem had witnessed rapid growth in recent years, attracting foreign investments and producing startups with continental and global reach.<\/p>\n

Lagos, widely regarded as Africa\u2019s leading tech hub, has been home to several internationally recognised startups, while innovation clusters are expanding to other cities, including Ibadan and Abuja.<\/p>\n

Akande urged young Nigerians to avoid limiting their ambitions to the local ecosystem and instead, design products capable of competing globally.<\/p>\n

According to him, aspiring tech professionals must be purpose-driven, rather than being motivated solely by financial gains.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first question you must answer is why you want to get into tech. That clarity will guide your journey and help you build solutions that truly make impact,\u201dhe said.<\/p>\n

Akande also said that the technology ecosystem offers diverse career paths, including engineering, product design and quality assurance, urging graduates to identify areas aligned with their strengths.<\/p>\n

He cautioned against the misuse of AI, stressing that although the tools make development easier and faster, developers must ensure their innovations address real societal challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI allows one person to do what used to require several engineers. But we must ensure that what we build solves problems and does not create confusion,\u201dhe said.<\/p>\n

Akande further called for improved technology education in schools to equip young Nigerians with globally competitive skills.<\/p>\n

He expressed optimisms that with the right mindset, skills and support systems, young Nigerians could compete favourably with their counterparts anywhere in the world. NAN<\/p>\n

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Feb. 26, 2026<\/p>\n

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