<p>In this insightful conversation, we explored how technology is reshaping Nigeria’s economy from boardrooms and startups to classrooms and creative spaces. At a time when the digital economy is fast becoming the backbone of growth and opportunity, Adebola ‘Rez’ Afolabi,  Chief Technology Officer at Soft-Thread Solutions, Executive Director at Wabi Nigeria, and Founder of Griots and Bards, shares practical insights from nearly two decades of leading digital transformation across industries and continents.</p><p>From the promise of innovation and digital inclusion to the persistent challenges of infrastructure, regulation, and skills, this episode looks at what it will take for Nigeria to build a digital economy that truly works for everyone.</p><p>Joining us to unpack these realities is <strong>Adebola ‘Rez’ Afolabi</strong> — a business technology leader with nearly two decades of experience driving digital transformation across Africa, Europe, and Asia. He currently serves as <strong>Chief Technology Officer at Soft-Thread Solutions</strong> and <strong>Executive Director at Wabi Nigeria</strong>, where he has led large-scale projects that improve business processes, foster digital adoption, and promote growth.</p><p>Beyond the boardroom, Rez Afolabi is also the <strong>Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Griots and Bards</strong>, a platform that fuses African storytelling with digital innovation to promote social consciousness. His work as a poet and creative voice, known to many as <em>Rez the Poet</em>, has taken him to global stages in Cape Town, Paris, and Nairobi.</p><p>Rez Afolabi brings a rare combination of <strong>technical depth, leadership insight, and creative perspective</strong>, helping us understand not only how technology is reshaping Nigeria’s economy but also how culture, inclusion, and innovation must work together to ensure this transformation truly benefits everyone.</p><ul><li><p> What defines Nigeria’s digital economy, and what’s driving its growth</p></li><li><p> The biggest barriers to inclusion — from infrastructure to digital literacy gaps</p></li><li><p> Why regulation can both enable and restrict innovation in Nigeria’s tech space</p></li><li><p> How education and upskilling can prepare young Nigerians for the future of work</p></li><li><p> What the next phase of Nigeria’s digital transformation could look like</p></li><li><p>Reflections on building a digital economy that works for everyone</p></li></ul><p>Listen to how Nigeria can build a digital economy that leaves no one behind.</p><p>Follow I Am Change Podcast on Social media:</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iamchangepodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/iamchangepodcast</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamchangepod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/iamchangepod/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/iamchangepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/iamchangepod</a></p><p><br /><br /></p>

I Am Change

I Am Change

Building Nigeria’s Digital Economy for All With Rez Afolabi

NOV 18, 202530 MIN
I Am Change

Building Nigeria’s Digital Economy for All With Rez Afolabi

NOV 18, 202530 MIN

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<p>In this insightful conversation, we explored how technology is reshaping Nigeria’s economy from boardrooms and startups to classrooms and creative spaces. At a time when the digital economy is fast becoming the backbone of growth and opportunity, Adebola ‘Rez’ Afolabi,  Chief Technology Officer at Soft-Thread Solutions, Executive Director at Wabi Nigeria, and Founder of Griots and Bards, shares practical insights from nearly two decades of leading digital transformation across industries and continents.</p><p>From the promise of innovation and digital inclusion to the persistent challenges of infrastructure, regulation, and skills, this episode looks at what it will take for Nigeria to build a digital economy that truly works for everyone.</p><p>Joining us to unpack these realities is <strong>Adebola ‘Rez’ Afolabi</strong> — a business technology leader with nearly two decades of experience driving digital transformation across Africa, Europe, and Asia. He currently serves as <strong>Chief Technology Officer at Soft-Thread Solutions</strong> and <strong>Executive Director at Wabi Nigeria</strong>, where he has led large-scale projects that improve business processes, foster digital adoption, and promote growth.</p><p>Beyond the boardroom, Rez Afolabi is also the <strong>Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Griots and Bards</strong>, a platform that fuses African storytelling with digital innovation to promote social consciousness. His work as a poet and creative voice, known to many as <em>Rez the Poet</em>, has taken him to global stages in Cape Town, Paris, and Nairobi.</p><p>Rez Afolabi brings a rare combination of <strong>technical depth, leadership insight, and creative perspective</strong>, helping us understand not only how technology is reshaping Nigeria’s economy but also how culture, inclusion, and innovation must work together to ensure this transformation truly benefits everyone.</p><ul><li><p> What defines Nigeria’s digital economy, and what’s driving its growth</p></li><li><p> The biggest barriers to inclusion — from infrastructure to digital literacy gaps</p></li><li><p> Why regulation can both enable and restrict innovation in Nigeria’s tech space</p></li><li><p> How education and upskilling can prepare young Nigerians for the future of work</p></li><li><p> What the next phase of Nigeria’s digital transformation could look like</p></li><li><p>Reflections on building a digital economy that works for everyone</p></li></ul><p>Listen to how Nigeria can build a digital economy that leaves no one behind.</p><p>Follow I Am Change Podcast on Social media:</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iamchangepodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/iamchangepodcast</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamchangepod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/iamchangepod/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/iamchangepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/iamchangepod</a></p><p><br /><br /></p>