Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that Lagos remains the heart of innovation and creativity and is committed to celebrating local talent that is making a global impact.
The governor said when the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) team, led by its coordinator, Bodex Hungbo, paid a courtesy visit to the governor’s office as part of the activities leading up to the sixth edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH 6.0).
The governor commended the BSMH team for their efforts in bridging the gap between social media and social progress.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote responsible media use and digital growth across Lagos State.
The BSMH team expressed gratitude to the governor for his administration’s continued support for media innovation and youth-focused initiatives in Lagos State.
In light of this, BSMH appointed Sanwo-Olu as the Grand Sponsor of the Bodex Social Media Hangout Initiative.
BSMH Coordinator, Bodex Hungbo, noted that the governor’s digital advancement policies and open engagement with citizens have set Lagos apart as a model of digital governance and media inclusion in Africa.
Hungbo stated that this year’s edition of the event, themed “Social Media and the Influence of AI: Transforming Self, Services and Society”, continues the platform’s mission to promote responsible media use, encourage digital literacy and empower social media users across Nigeria.
Hungbo noted that the visit served as an official invitation to Governor Sanwo-Olu to attend the occasion as a keynote speaker during the grand finale and Patron Grand Prize ceremony.
Furthermore, Hungbo further noted that the governor will receive the “Most Digital Media Friendly Governor of the Year” award during the grand finale of the event, in recognition of his visionary leadership and commitment to leveraging technology for public participation and transparency in governance.
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