Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the senior management team of OPay Digital Services Limited, led by Dotun Adekunle, at Lagos House, Marina, where discussions focused on youth development, education and sports.
The meeting explored opportunities for strengthening collaboration between the Lagos State Government and the private sector to create a better future for young people in Lagos and across Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu emphasised the importance of expanding access to quality education and technical skills, noting that equipping young people with relevant knowledge and practical training would help them build sustainable careers and contribute to national development.
The governor also acknowledged the role of OPay’s Scholars Programme in supporting students across the country through educational training, scholarships and opportunities to transition into the workforce.
He highlighted the importance of partnerships between government and private organisations in addressing educational challenges, developing young talents and creating more opportunities for the next generation.
Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation to the OPay delegation for the visit, describing public-private sector collaboration as an important avenue for expanding opportunities for young Nigerians.
He also looked forward to the grand finale of the OPay Empowering Futures Conference 2.0, scheduled to hold on November 27, 2026, expressing optimism about continued engagement on initiatives that promote education, skills development and youth empowerment.
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