The lawmaker disclosed that the proposed National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill, now at the third reading, is central to Nigeria’s transition into a fully digital society.
Speaking on Friday during the graduation ceremony of over 350 residents of Ogun Central who completed a digital literacy training programme he sponsored, Salisu said the bill is critical to modernising Nigeria’s legal framework. According to him, the legislation seeks to align existing laws with the realities of a data-driven economy.
“The President wants me back in the Senate because of the importance of the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill. A bill that will ensure that while the society has gone digital our laws are still analog but will ensure that our analog laws are modernized to go In tandem with the data society that we have “ he said.
He added that the global development community is closely watching the progress of the bill.
“The World Bank is waiting for this bill to be signed into law so they can provide further assistance to Nigeria’s digital transformation. That is why the national leadership of our party and the Senate believe my return is important,” he stated.
The graduation ceremony marked the completion of a two-week digital literacy training programme, which ran from May 4 to May 15, 2026, in both online and physical phases. The initiative, facilitated in partnership with the National Information Technology (NITDA)Development Agency, empowered participants with ICT skills and tools, including laptops and other learning materials.
Salisu explained that the Programme is part of his broader commitment to improving the lives of his constituents through technology and education.
“I am extremely joyous today because I am investing in people’s lives. This kind of empowerment goes beyond giving out items; it equips young people with digital skills that can put food on their tables and prepare them for leadership,” he said.
The senator revealed that the training is the ninth edition of the initiative and that over 2,000 constituents have benefited so far. “This is my deliberate decision to focus on education and technology. We will continue to expand this programme. Beneficiaries should make good use of the training and never sell the laptops given to them,” he urged.
Chairman of Odeda Local Government, Hon. Folashade Adeyemo, commended the senator for the initiative, describing him as a results-driven leader. “This is a laudable project that will take many youths out of poverty. Our senator is a promise keeper and a ‘talk-and-do’ politician,” she said.
One of the beneficiaries, Mudashir Qodir Olanrewaju, expressed gratitude to the senator for the opportunity, describing the training as life-changing. “I want to appreciate our distinguished senator for bringing this opportunity to us. I have learned website design and improved my skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, and I am glad to be part of this training,” he said.
He encouraged fellow participants to maximise the opportunity beyond the programme. “This kind of opportunity has nothing to do with politics. I urge my fellow participants to utilise what we have learned here for our personal development and the betterment of our future,” he said
Other dignitaries present at the event included political leaders and local government officials, who praised the programme as a practical step toward empowering youths and strengthening the digital economy in Ogun State.
