Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

Respectfully President Tinubu and Remi Tinubu 240 million Nigerians reject akara,bread, corn,rice,beans we demand you invest Nigerian tax money in free education, housing, healthcare invest in farming/agriculture and fix the root causes of boko haram in the 36 states 774 LGA.
Free Wi‑Fi, Youth Unemployment, and Out‑of‑School Children in Nigeria. Nigeria has 36 states and 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), and while the federal government and some states have rolled out free public Wi‑Fi, the coverage is not universal.

States with Free Public Wi‑Fi
As of the latest verified initiatives, seven states have confirmed free public Wi‑Fi programs

Anambra State – “Solution Wi‑Fi” at Aroma Junction, Book Foundation, and UNIZIK Back Gate (1 hour free per day)

Lagos State – “Parks Wi‑Fi” in parks like Ndubuisi Kanu Park and Muri‑Okunola Park, plus free Wi‑Fi at six public tertiary institutions

Ekiti State – Free Wi‑Fi in government offices and public parks as part of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone initiative

Edo State – 24‑hour free Wi‑Fi in public Ministry, Department, and Agency offices and recreational spots, starting in Benin City

The Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020–2025 also targets 75 public locations (20 airports, 43 university campuses, 6 marketplaces) across all 36 states, but actual implementation varies by state

This means some states may have free Wi‑Fi in certain LGAs but not statewide.

Youth Unemployment
Nigeria’s youth unemployment rate is very high — over three‑quarters of young people lack digital literacy skills, and the country faces structural challenges in job creation

High data costs and limited internet access exacerbate the problem, as many youths cannot access online job platforms or digital skills training.

Out‑of‑School Children
According to UNICEF, nearly a quarter of primary‑age children in Nigeria are out of school

This is compounded by the digital divide — only about 36% of the population uses the internet, and many children in rural areas have no access to online learning resources

Key Takeaways
Free Wi‑Fi is available in at least 4 states Anambra, Lagos, Ekiti, Edo with confirmed programs, plus some federal‑level coverage in 75 public venues nationwide

Not all 36 states have free Wi‑Fi statewide — coverage is often limited to certain LGAs or public venues.

Youth unemployment and out‑of‑school children are major challenges, worsened by limited internet access and high data costs.

Expanding free public Wi‑Fi and subsidized data for students as proposed by the NCC could help bridge the digital divide and support education and employment opportunities

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