From Premium Times Nigeria · Abubakar Abdulrasheed · · 2m
Osun State and UK Partner on Digital Reforms
Osun State Government partners with UK to boost digital services and public infrastructure.
In brief
Osun State Government partners with UK to boost digital services and public infrastructure. Osun State Government and UK collaborate on digital reforms to improve public services and internet access. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Osun State Government and UK Partner
Osun State Government has entered into a partnership with the United Kingdom to strengthen its digital economy, expand internet access and improve public service delivery.
Programme Implementation
The partnership, implemented under the UK-funded Digital Access Programme, focuses on policy and institutional reforms to accelerate Osun’s digital transformation.
SPRIRET Initiative
The State-level Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Enabling Digital Transformation (SPRIRET) programme is guided by the UK, Nigeria Strategic Partnership.
SPRIRET Focus Areas
SPRIRET will target five areas: digital economy policy reforms, digital infrastructure, civic technology, capacity development, and coordination of the state’s digital economy ecosystem.
Implementation Partner
The Initiative for Digital Inclusion (iDi) will implement SPRIRET in collaboration with the Osun State Government.
Governor Ademola Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke stated the partnership would help Osun compete in the digital economy and create opportunities for residents.
UK Deputy High Commissioner
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, praised the programme for strengthening policies, systems and institutions for digital economic growth.
Special Adviser on SDGs
Bamikole Omishore, the governor’s Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, reaffirmed commitment to international partnerships supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Osun-Chinese AI Surveillance Partnership
Osun State Government recently partnered with a Chinese technology company to deploy AI-powered surveillance systems for security.
AI Surveillance System Details
The system includes AI-enabled cameras, drones, radar, robotics and IoT devices linked to a central Command and Control Centre for monitoring public facilities.
Safe School Initiative
The Chinese partnership also features a Safe School initiative and a mobile application connecting residents to the command centre.
Governor’s Vision
Governor Ademola Adeleke emphasized ensuring rural and urban communities benefit from improved digital access and public services.
Digital Transformation Goals
The partnership aims to position Osun as a competitive state in the digital economy for wealth creation and inclusive growth.
What matters most
Osun State Government and UK collaborate on digital reforms to improve public services and internet access.
