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I had the privilege of moderating the AI and Youth Policy Roundtable in Abuja, themed “Responsible AI Adoption for Youth and by the Youth”, as part of International Youth Day 2026. Convened under iLEAD AFRICA AI for All Initiative, the dialogue examined how Nigeria can move from AI strategy to responsible adoption, with strong attention to digital governance, AI policy, data governance, algorithmic accountability, AI literacy, and civic technology. As moderator, I guided discussions on the opportunities and risks of AI adoption, the need for inclusive AI governance, and the role of young people in shaping policies that govern emerging technologies. A key outcome was a Youth-led Declaration advancing AI literacy, ethical AI use, responsible innovation, and participatory AI governance in Nigeria.

Civic-Tech: Beyond Digitisation, Toward Democratic Resilience The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped the relationship between citizens and the state. Governance is increasingly moving from one-way information dissemination toward interactive ecosystems built on real-time feedback, data exchange, and digital participation. Yet, a critical question remains for developing democracies: Is technology simply a tool for administrative efficiency, or can it become an instrument for more participatory, responsive, and accountable governance? This is where Civic-Tech becomes consequential.  Civic-Tech refers to the strategic use of digital technologies to strengthen civic participation, public accountability, government responsiveness, and the relationship between citizens and public institutions. It goes beyond digitising existing processes. It seeks to redesign the feedback loop between citizens and the state. Its applications are diverse. They include open data plat...