The Presidency has fired back at opposition politicians, especially the African Democratic Congress, ADC, after a global report named Lagos the world’s fastest-growing emerging tech ecosystem.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated the news on his verified X handle (@aonanuga1956), taking a direct swipe at critics.
“ADC must not read this,” he posted, warning that “desperate politicians, always on the lookout for negative statistics, will be unhappy that Tinubu’s Nigeria has recorded a global tech recognition.”
The ranking comes from Global Statistics’ list of the top 20 fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystems worldwide. Lagos claimed the number one spot, surpassing cities like Istanbul (Türkiye), Pune and Mumbai (India), and Belo Horizonte (Brazil) across Asia, Africa, and South America.
Onanuga positioned the accolade as a sharp rebuttal to what he called the opposition’s “persistent negative narratives” on Nigeria’s economy and governance.
The ADC has been vocal in criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly on economic reforms.
This recognition highlights Lagos’ booming startup scene, innovation drive, and rising influence in the global digital economy—positive news amid ongoing political sparring.
