Experts Highlight Culture, Quality and AI as Key to Product Development at Scrum Day Nigeria 2026

At Scrum Day Nigeria, experts not that the future of product development in Nigeria will depend not only on adopting new tools and frameworks, but also on how well organisations balance speed with quality.

Industry leaders have identified culture, quality practices, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) as central factors shaping product development in Nigeria, as discussions at Scrum Day Nigeria 2026 highlighted how organisations can deliver better outcomes in a changing environment.

The event, held in Lagos under the theme “Building Better Products—Sooner, Safer and Happier”, brought together professionals across technology, finance, and consulting to examine how agile frameworks such as Scrum can improve delivery, collaboration, and long-term value.

Effective collaboration takes centre stage at Scrum Day Nigeria

Convener of the event and Managing Partner at ValueHut Consulting, Sam Adesoga, explained that Scrum, a framework originally rooted in software development, enables teams with diverse skill sets to collaborate effectively and deliver on shared goals.

He noted that while organisations often prioritise speed, this can come at the cost of quality and employee wellbeing, leading to burnout, disengagement and reduced efficiency over time. According to him, the goal is not simply to move fast, but to build systems that allow teams to deliver consistently without compromising standards or people.

Adesoga highlighted that adoption in Africa remains relatively slow compared to regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe, where the framework has matured and become widely embedded across sectors. He attributed this gap partly to cultural dynamics, particularly hierarchical workplace structures common in Nigeria, where junior employees may feel unable to question authority or challenge decisions openly.

He stressed that while these cultural nuances pose real challenges, they are not insurmountable barriers. Rather, they require deliberate adaptation, strong facilitation, and skilled Scrum practitioners who understand how to align global frameworks with local realities without losing effectiveness.

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