President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigerian innovator, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, for developing what is now recognised as the world’s smallest GPS tracking device prototype.
The President, in a statement shared on his official X page on Tuesday, described the invention as a great achievement with wide potential for use in different industries and everyday life.
Oyinlola’s device measures just 22.93 by 11.92 millimetres and is said to be the smallest of its kind in the world.
“A Nigerian, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, has just developed the world’s smallest GPS Tracking Device prototype measuring 22.93 X 11.92mm with endless possibilities for use in various industries and spheres of life,” Tinubu wrote.
He added, “Congratulations, Oluwatobi, on this feat. You have just shown the world that Nigerian youth can!”
The innovation is expected to be useful in areas such as security, transport, logistics, health, and personal safety.
Though more technical details about the device have not yet been released, the news has drawn applause on social media and sparked conversations about Nigeria’s growing tech talent.
Oyinlola’s achievement adds to a list of young Nigerians making global impact in science and technology.
