Technology experts have urged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond simply consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital skills to create solutions to real-world problems.
The experts made the call during the Teens Week programme of Victoria Island Worship Centre, held from August 3 to 9, 2026, under the theme, “Wired for Uncommon Exploits.”
Speaking during a panel session titled “Uncommon Exploits as 21st Century Digital Natives,” product manager and Computer Science graduate, Mrs Tosin Momoh, encouraged teenagers to view AI as a tool for learning, creativity, productivity and problem-solving rather than as a replacement for human thinking.
She advised students to first understand their subjects before turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT. According to her, students should use AI to review their work, identify mistakes and gain a deeper understanding of difficult topics.
Momoh said the rapid development of AI was creating opportunities for young Nigerians to develop businesses and innovative solutions in areas such as education, fashion, content creation, coding and website development.
She, however, warned against excessive dependence on AI-generated answers, stressing that young people must acquire the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply the technology effectively.
She also advised teenagers involved in digital communities to establish clear goals, values and guidelines while encouraging members to learn, contribute and seek mentorship.
On cybersecurity, Momoh cautioned youths against phishing scams, fake job offers, social engineering, suspicious links and unnecessary disclosure of personal information online. She recommended using strong and different passwords, activating two-factor authentication and avoiding sharing sensitive information with AI platforms.
In his keynote address, Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Excel MVP, Engr. Victor Momoh, urged teenagers to develop their abilities and use them to create value for themselves and society.
He challenged young Nigerians to move from being passive consumers of technology to becoming creators and problem-solvers.
According to him, teenagers should look around their communities, identify genuine challenges and explore how technology can be used to solve them.
He also stressed that talent alone was not enough to guarantee long-term success, noting that competence required discipline, patience and continuous learning.
Momoh further encouraged the youths to use their abilities responsibly and develop strong character, emphasising that their talents should benefit others and contribute positively to society.
He summarised his message to the teenagers in three words: “Know God, develop yourself and deploy yourself.”
The experts said Nigeria’s digital future would depend not only on access to technology but also on the ability of young people to understand, create with and responsibly use emerging technologies.
They therefore encouraged Nigerian teenagers to stop merely consuming technology and begin using it to innovate, solve problems and create opportunities.
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