Nigeria's
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has
extended heartfelt congratulations to Oluwatobi Oyinlola for securing a
Guinness World Record by creating the smallest GPS tracking device ever
documented. Measuring just 22.93 mm by 11.92 mm (0.90 x 0.46 inches), the
breakthrough prototype was officially recognized in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
on April 27, 2025.
In a heartfelt Linkedin
announcement, Dr. Tijani reflected on his early support for Oyinlola’s IoT
startup, emphasizing the innovator’s relentless drive to push technological
boundaries. "Long before this global recognition, I witnessed
Oluwatobi’s brilliance firsthand," the Minister remarked. "His
journey—now advancing at MIT—exemplifies the extraordinary potential within
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem."
The milestone
reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to fostering homegrown talent in frontier
technologies. Dr. Tijani highlighted the achievement as validation of the
government’s strategy to position Nigeria as a leader in global innovation. "By
empowering young pioneers like Oluwatobi, we are not just breaking records—we
are redefining what’s possible for African ingenuity on the world stage,"
he added.
Dr. Oyinlola’s
feat in miniaturizing GPS technology has significant implications for
logistics, healthcare, and security applications. The Minister’s public
endorsement underscores the administration’s focus on converting Nigeria’s
demographic dividend into tangible technological advancements.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
