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US Embassy unveils ‘Window on America’ tech hub in Nigeria

By Samuel Olomu, Nigeria correspondent
Johannesburg, 15 Jul 2025
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun and the US Consulate representative at the Ogun Tech Hub Windows on America unveiling (Image Credit: US Mission in Nigeria)
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun and the US Consulate representative at the Ogun Tech Hub Windows on America unveiling (Image Credit: US Mission in Nigeria)

The US Embassy in Nigeria has launched the 'Window on America' facility at the Ogun Tech Hub in Abeokuta, Nigeria, as a significant step towards increasing digital access and empowering young people.

The newly opened centre will offer free high-speed internet, computer access, and targeted programs to help young Nigerians build essential skills in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

In a post on X (previously Twitter), the US Embassy described the hub as a modern ICT and resource centre meant to promote digital inclusion and provide youths with skills.

“Hello Abeokuta! We’re thrilled to announce the opening of the Ogun Tech Hub Window on America. This dynamic space offers free high-speed internet, computers, and programs to help young people gain tech, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills,” the Embassy wrote.

The facility was established in collaboration with the Ogun State and GFA Technologies, a software solutions provider for startups and SMEs.

The Embassy said the facility is part of its wider network of 29 American hubs across Nigeria, designed to empower youth and broaden access to global knowledge and opportunities.

Speaking during the launch, Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun urged young people to use the ICT industry for self-sufficiency and competitiveness globally.

He lauded the program as a public-private cooperation that connects Nigerian youngsters with global innovations.

The governor said: “The Ogun Tech Hub serves as a collaborative space for technologists, startups, and social entrepreneurs to develop tech-driven solutions for societal challenges. The partnership is aimed at positioning Ogun State as a leading tech hub in Africa, supporting creative problem-solving and commercial innovation.”

With the 'Window on America' program fully operational, Ogun State is well-positioned to boost youth empowerment and digital literacy

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