Nigeria Moves to Boost State-Level Digital Transformation Through NITDA–NGF Partnership
The partnership between NITDA and the NGF underscores a shared vision to advance digital inclusion, improve governance, and promote economic diversification through technology.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated a new partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to strengthen digital transformation and enhance IT adoption across all states in the federation.
During a courtesy visit to the NGF Secretariat, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi led his management team in discussions with NGF Director General Dr. Abdulateef Shittu, focusing on collaborative efforts to drive digital innovation and inclusive development at the sub-national level.
Inuwa highlighted several key initiatives spearheaded by NITDA, including the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) programme, which aims to embed digital education within schools nationwide. He also reiterated NITDA’s readiness to work with state governments on cybersecurity and digital transformation projects that align with Nigeria’s broader digital economy agenda.
Dr. Shittu welcomed the collaboration, reaffirming the NGF’s commitment to supporting ICT reforms through peer learning, reform missions, and the establishment of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) frameworks linking federal and state governments. He emphasized the value of celebrating states leading in innovative reforms and setting digital standards for others to emulate.
The partnership between NITDA and the NGF underscores a shared vision to advance digital inclusion, improve governance, and promote economic diversification through technology. It aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes industrialization, digitization, innovation, and sustainable national growth.
