Oyo Commissioner Wasilat Adegoke just dropped a bomb on us: “Leverage technology for job creation.”
But while the commissioner dey talk, many of us still dey comot body for parties, thinking the only hustle na jollof rice and gan gan. Sure guy, the tech wave no be myth – e dey here, e dey move faster than a Lagos danfo on rush hour.
Why tech matters for Oyo youths
- Digital skills – from graphic design to app development, the market no dey wait.
- Online freelancing – platforms like Upwork and Fiverr dey pay in dollars, not just naira.
- E‑commerce – you fit sell your akara or your homemade agbada online, no need big shop space.
Quick skill checklist
| Skill | Typical earning (₦/month) | Time to learn |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic design | 150,000 – 300,000 | 2‑3 months |
| Web development | 200,000 – 500,000 | 4‑6 months |
| Digital marketing | 120,000 – 250,000 | 1‑2 months |
| Data analysis | 250,000 – 600,000 | 3‑5 months |
The commissioner also warned that without tech, the “youth unemployment” saga go continue like that old Naija drama series – endless and repetitive. He is urging us to take courses, join bootcamps, and network with people we sabi already dey make money online.
Uncomfortable truth: many of us still dey waste hours scrolling TikTok, hoping the next viral dance go pay the rent. If we no flip the script, the next commissioner will be the one we call “Commissioner of Lost Opportunities.” Time to stop dey comot body and start building the future we keep hearing about.