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Home » Digitalisation Key for Nigeria’s Economic Advancement, Says ‘DeRemi Atanda 

Digitalisation Key for Nigeria’s Economic Advancement, Says ‘DeRemi Atanda 

As the nation navigates the complexities of growth in a digital age, companies like Remita continue to support platforms such as NESA in playing a critical role

Latifat Fashina by Latifat Fashina
June 4, 2025
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Celebrating Visionary Leadership (L-r): Prof. Simeon Akinleye, head of Department, Economics, University of Lagos, presenting an Award of Appreciation to ‘DeRemi Atanda, managing director, Remita Payment Services Limited, following his keynote presentation at the NESA Economic Discourse 8.0, held at the University of Lagos, recently

Celebrating Visionary Leadership (L-r): Prof. Simeon Akinleye, head of Department, Economics, University of Lagos, presenting an Award of Appreciation to ‘DeRemi Atanda, managing director, Remita Payment Services Limited, following his keynote presentation at the NESA Economic Discourse 8.0, held at the University of Lagos, recently

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At the 2025 NESA Economic Discourse, held at the University of Lagos, Mr. ‘DeRemi Atanda, managing director of Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), delivered a compelling keynote that examined the paradox of digitalisation.

With characteristic clarity and insight, Mr. Atanda challenged the audience to confront both the promises and pitfalls of digital technology as it continues to reshape industries and livelihoods.

In a gathering that ignited minds and stirred ambitions, NESA Economic Discourse 8.0 brought together the brightest students of the University of Lagos Department of Economics, lecturers, academic leaders, and digital innovators.

United by purpose and driven by curiosity, participants explored the evolving contours of Nigeria’s economic future in an era defined by rapid digital transformation.

Speaking on the theme “Digitalisation Paradox: The Double-Edged Sword for Economic Growth,” Mr. ‘Deremi Atanda described digitalisation as far more than a shift from manual to digital.

He defined it as a transformation in how value is created – enhancing processes to unlock exponential economic growth.

He charged students to view digitalalisation as more than just an upgrade, but as powerful levers to transform systems, improve services, and create new economic value for national development.

Mr. Atanda highlighted the dual nature of digital advancement and likened it to a double-edged sword.

He explained that just as a knife can cut in both directions, “digitalisation carries both opportunities and risks. It powers productivity, unlocks new industries, and enhances service delivery, while also displacing jobs, disrupting markets, and deepening inequality.”

Highlighting Africa’s immense potential, he cited projections that the continent’s digital economy could surpass $700 billion by 2050.

He also referenced tangible shifts in everyday life – such as banks offering 24/7 services, digital stamp duties replacing physical counterparts, ride-hailing platforms outpacing traditional taxis, and mobile-powered ecosystems supplanting legacy telephone and transaction infrastructures.

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L-R: Dr. Ismaila Ojo, Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Lagos (Unilag); Dr. Elizabeth Ajayi, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Unilag; Prof. Simeon Akinleye, Head of Department, Economics, University of Lagos, Unilag; ‘DeRemi Atanda, Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Limited; and Dr. Ayodele Shittu, Snr. Lecturer, Department of Economics, Unilag, at the NESA Economic Discourse 8.0, held at the University of Lagos, recently

These, he noted, are compelling illustrations of the far-reaching disruption enabled by digital innovation.

However, Mr. Atanda was equally candid about the more troubling dimensions of this digital transformation.

He cautioned that “digitalisation brings real threats such as cybercrime, privacy invasion, digital addiction, and systemic exclusion arising from unequal access.”

He also raised concerns about the ethical implications of pervasive data collection and the increasing capacity to predict and influence user behaviour.

To navigate this complex landscape, Mr. Atanda urged stakeholders, especially students and young professionals, to adopt proactive strategies by cultivating a problem-solving mindset, mastering future-ready skills in design, data, and code, building resilience, initiating digital projects, engaging with tech communities, and advocating for broader digital inclusion.

He added, “For digitisation to truly thrive, it must be one that truly transforms systems, improves productivity, and drives a change of mindset.”

Mr. Atanda also emphasised that even the negative aspects of digitalisation present unique opportunities and cited the emergence of careers in cybersecurity and ethical technology development as examples of how emerging problems can spur new professional pathways.

He underscored that innovation and disruption must be guided by a strong ethical compass.

He closed with a rallying call for personal responsibility, urging individuals to make deliberate and positive choices in their engagement with digital technology.

As he put it, “The next leap for the global digital economy may well emerge from your laptops. One simply cannot afford to be disengaged from these developments.”

Mr. Atanda’s participation was a clear expression of his firm belief in the transformative potential of Nigeria’s youth. It reflects a broader vision – one where the next generation is not only equipped with knowledge but empowered to build and lead within a digital-first economy.

His message was both a challenge and a call to action: for students to embrace technology not as spectators, but as architects of innovation and economic renewal.

As the nation navigates the complexities of growth in a digital age, companies like Remita continue to support platforms such as NESA in playing a critical role – shaping perspectives, fostering meaningful dialogue, and bridging the gap between academic insight and real-world economic impact.

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