Tunbonsun Alake, special adviser to the governor of Lagos State on Innovation & Technology, joined “In Focus” to discuss Nigeria.

Alake talked about how Lagos tech start-ups are thriving, making the state of Africa’s “Silicon Valley.”

He also mentioned his personal connection to Queens, after also having met with the borough president on his trip to Lagos.

Alake explained how innovators continue to work to lift Nigeria into the digital age, with some companies worth millions or even billions.

He discussed the economy there and how inclusive and diverse tech companies are boosting it each day.