Chief Executive Officer of T2, Obafemi Banigbe, has said Nigeria’s economic future rests on sustained investment in human capital, digital learning, and innovation.
Speaking at the 32nd Annual Trainers’ Conference (ATC 2025) of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD) in Abuja, Banigbe stressed that the nation risks falling behind in a fast-changing global economy without deliberate reforms in education and workforce development.
“With Nigeria projected to be the world’s third most populous country by 2050, and with 70 percent of its population under 30, continuous upskilling and adaptability are not optional but existential,” he said.
Banigbe called for democratizing access to digital tools and developing Afrocentric educational content to make learning culturally relevant. He urged a shift away from a certificate-driven culture to one that rewards competence, innovation, and problem-solving.
While encouraging cost-effective training models such as online platforms and open-source learning, he noted that global exposure still has value. He also emphasized that technology may automate tasks but cannot replace ethics, creativity, or nation-building.
For his contributions, Banigbe received an Award of Excellence from NITAD President James Bulus
