…as Inuwa urges FG, States, LGs to forge digital alliance
To unlock inclusive growth for all Nigerians, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on the three tiers of government to forge a deeper digital alliance.
During a high-level visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, Inuwa called for state and local governments to commit to a stronger partnership with the federal government, emphasizing that digital transformation is a national vision that requires active participation from every corner of the country to succeed.
The DG showcased Nigeria’s immense digital leap, adding “when NITDA began, fewer than 500,000 Nigerians used computers and ICT contributed less than 0.5% to the GDP. Today, that progress is undeniable, with over 130 million internet users and ICT now contributing more than 17% to the GDP”.
Inuwa reiterated NITDA’s vision of creating “a digitally empowered nation that uses technology to drive national prosperity,” anchored on the agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) built around eight key pillars.
He explained that the first pillar Fostering Digital Literacy and Cultivating Talent — remains a top priority. NITDA aims to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030, through initiatives such as the 3 million Tech Talent (3MTT) Programme and the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF).
Inuwa also announced ongoing collaborations with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to train civil servants and corps members through the NYSC Digital Literacy Champions Initiative, which is expected to reach over 10 million Nigerians annually, particularly in the informal sector.
He also invited state governments to actively participate in NITDA’s upcoming International Conference on Electronic Governance (ICEGOV) and Digital Nigeria Conference, designed to foster cross-state learning and collaboration in digital governance.
In his remarks, Dr. Abdulateef Shittu, Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), described NITDA’s visit as a significant step toward strengthening intergovernmental collaboration in driving Nigeria’s digital economy agenda across all 36 states.
He commended NITDA’s leadership in advancing digital transformation, noting that technology has become a key enabler of competitiveness, opportunity, and inclusive development.
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