ENUGU SKILL FEST 2026: Success Begins with Discomfort Enugu Transport Commissioner Obi Ozor charges Youths to Harness Tech Opportunities, Develop Smart Transport solutions

ENUGU — The Enugu State Commissioner for Transport, Dr Obi Ozor, has challenged young people to embrace technology and skills acquisition, urging them to develop innovative solutions capable of addressing challenges across various sectors of the economy.

Ozor made the call while speaking at the Enugu Skill Fest 2026, where he highlighted the growing opportunities available to young people in the technology industry and encouraged them to look beyond conventional employment opportunities.

The Commissioner said the future of many industries would increasingly depend on the ability of young people to combine technical skills, innovation and entrepreneurship to develop solutions to real-world problems.

Speaking from the perspective of his ministry, Ozor said the transportation sector provides numerous opportunities for young innovators who are willing to identify challenges and develop technological solutions.

He particularly challenged youths to explore the development of software tools for ticketing systems and transportation management, noting that technology can help improve the efficiency and organisation of transport operations.

According to him, young people should not limit their technological abilities to general-purpose applications but should develop solutions that respond directly to the needs of specific institutions and industries.

The Commissioner urged participants to look around their immediate environment and identify areas where technology can provide practical solutions.

He encouraged young people to develop innovative tools that could be deployed across different sectors, including transportation and other industries where digital solutions can improve service delivery and management.

Ozor's message effectively placed skills acquisition, technology and problem-solving at the centre of youth empowerment, encouraging participants at the festival to see emerging technologies as avenues for entrepreneurship and economic participation.

In concluding his address, the Commissioner delivered a message of personal responsibility, admonishing the youths to refuse complacency and become dissatisfied with situations that prevent them from achieving their potential.

He told the young people that success begins when an individual becomes uncomfortable with their current situation and develops the determination to seek knowledge, acquire skills and create solutions.

His message resonated with the central objective of Enugu Skill Fest 2026, which brought together young people around the themes of skills development, entrepreneurship, innovation and opportunities.

Ozor's intervention added a sector-specific dimension to the event, demonstrating how technological skills could be applied not only in conventional technology companies but also in sectors such as transportation, where digital solutions can address everyday challenges and create new economic opportunities for young innovators

The Commissioner's message to participants was clear: the technology opportunity is not limited to working for a technology company. Young people can become innovators by identifying problems within existing industries and developing digital tools to solve them.

For the youths at Enugu Skill Fest 2026, the transport sector itself emerged as one area where technological innovation could potentially create new businesses, improve services and open opportunities for skilled young people.