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NITDA Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Growth And Inclusivity in Nigeria

Through collaborative efforts, NITDA seeks to bridge digital divides, address gender imbalances, and create opportunities for people with special needs, ultimately establishing Nigeria as a leader in digital innovation and inclusivity.
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Dr Aristotle Onumo, Director, Stakeholder Management and Partnership at NITDA, who represented DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, making a presentation as a Guest Speaker at the TeXcellence Conference 2024, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, VI, Lagos on Friday 11th October 2024.
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  • NITDA has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a digitally empowered nation.
  • NITDA emphasized the importance of partnerships and collaboration in driving digital transformation.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic foresight and adaptability in driving sustainable digital growth and inclusivity across the country.

Digital TimesNG reports that NITDA is leveraging digital innovation to foster national prosperity and inclusivity in line with its steadfast commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy.

Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa disclosed this at the 3rd edition of the TeXcellence Conference themed, Revealing Tomorrow, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State.

Hosted by CWG Plc, a Pan-African systems solutions company that specializes in an array of wide IT services, the conference was a platform for technology experts, business leaders, and innovators to share insights on the latest trends, developments and solutions in the tech space.

Inuwa who was represented by the agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr Aristotle Onumo, outlined the agency’s efforts and its digital roadmap encapsulated in the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) 2.0 2024-2027.

The theme of his address, “Policy to Implementation: A Collaborative Approach to National Digital Growth,” highlighted that NITDA holds a digital social contract with the community, built upon eight strategic pillars.

“What we have been doing at the agency is to have a digital social contract with the community which is encapsulated in a document we call the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0 which was developed based on the needs of the society to empower Nigerians and to foster economic development,” he said.

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Inuwa revealed that the agency’s vision is to transform Nigeria into a digitally empowered nation, driving inclusive economic growth through technological innovation, noting that NITDA has restructured, updated its systems, and relaunched its strategy to align more closely with the federal government’s vision and the goals of its supervising ministry.

“Our approach is grounded in the principles of clarity, collective responsibility, and a commitment to challenging the status quo. This will help us achieve our goal of transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape,” he added.

He gave deep insights into the 8 strategic pillars of the document while emphasising the opportunities they bring, their strategic importance, implementation focus and their success indicators.

While speaking on the implementation of SRAP 2.0, Inuwa stressed the importance of adapting to the rapidly evolving global digital landscape which has shaped economies worldwide and opined that NITDA is positioning Nigeria to be at the forefront of digital transformation.

“Our strategy is grounded in legislative and policy frameworks, addresses socio-economic disparities, and confronts cybersecurity challenges, and our goal is to establish Nigeria as a leader in digital literacy and tech talent, ensuring Nigerians are well-equipped for the digital era,” he said.

Noting that bridging digital gaps, gender imbalance and accommodating people living with special needs as critical cornerstones in all the agency’s initiatives towards building inclusiveness, Inuwa sought collaborations and partnerships in supporting 6 indigenous tech events in the country to global relevance.

“Collaboration and partnership is a gateway to economic prosperity and a foundational element to maximise impact, digital innovation ecosystem is our frame of play, our 8 pillars represent our wins, our leadership is resolute, strong, agile and dynamic and our strategy is creating digital value for the future through regulatory insight. I implore you all to join us to create a new digital future for Nigeria,” the NITDA DG said.

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