Omoniyi Lawson is a Digital Development and Communications for Development practitioner with over six years of experience leveraging technology, education, and policy to drive social and behavioural change. He is the Managing Partner at the Centre for Digital Development and Innovation Research, where he leads research and advocacy on digital inclusion, sustainability, and governance.

A member of the Internet Society and a Fellow of the Nigerian School on Internet Governance, Omoniyi actively contributes to discussions on AI, data governance, and digital sustainability. His research on Technology-Led Greenhouse Gas Emissions (THGE) in Nigeria explores the environmental impact of digital transformation and the role of AI and data governance in fostering sustainable digital infrastructure.

He is also the Founder of DigiShield, an initiative protecting young people from online harm, and a member of the HundrED Academy, where he evaluates global education innovations. Recognized as a top 10 finalist in the USAID Youth Well-being Prize (Digital Harm category), Omoniyi has worked with organizations like AREAi and Yiaga Africa, shaping digital strategies that promote resilience, inclusion, and sustainability.