Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, took a significant step towards promoting entrepreneurship and technological development on school with the launch of its first Future Tech Conference on Friday, 27th March 2026, at the OGD Hall, Main Campus. The occasion, themed “The Next Frontier: Structure Africa’s Digital Future,” united tech enthusiasts, aiming innovators, and essential stakeholders in the digital environment to brainstorm and exchange concepts.
At the sidelines of the conference, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, revealed that the University would provide financial backing to students with practical organization concepts, helping them change digital developments into operational startups. He revealed plans to partner with external organisations to more help trainees in actualising their jobs.
Prof. Agboola prompted Nigerian youths to accept digital abilities not only as a path to work however likewise as a tool for solving social challenges. “Our vision, from the outset, has been centred around the 3Es– education, employability, and entrepreneurship. Over the previous four years, we have embedded these principles into our curriculum and activities. We are now assessing our effect, seeking to identify whether our efforts are yielding tangible outcomes or merely rhetoric,” he stated.
He included, “We have currently dedicated to setting aside funds to support trainee tasks, and we are encouraging students to come forward with their ideas. We will supply funding and assistance to turn their tasks into viable startups. The University will back these initiatives, and we are also partnering with organisations to supply additional resources and guidance to assist bring these dreams to life.”
The Vice-Chancellor likewise highlighted the University’s continuous digitisation efforts, consisting of enhanced web access through the implementation of optic fiber cable televisions and campus-wide WiFi, anticipated to be finished by the end of April. He revealed optimism that the conference would cultivate critical thinking, influence start-up creation, and help reduce joblessness among graduates.
Conference speakers and resource persons enhanced the worth of technological innovation for financial growth. Paul Jatau, co-founder of Auqli, motivated students to act on solutions rather than just determine issues, specifying: “Africa does not require more people who can see what is incorrect. It requires more people who are willing to do something about it. That individual can be you.”
Other notable speakers included Ayomide Oduneye (Duke), a 400-level Chemical Science student; David Agbolade, 500-level Law trainee; Luther Lawoyin, CEO of Pricepally; Oyindamola Deji-Agboola, ingrained system and IoT engineer; and Dr. Sekinat Folorunso, Partner Professor of Artificial Intelligence. The Vice-Chancellor concluded by pledging that the tech conference would become an annual event at OOU, urging all stakeholders to support its development.
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