The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have jointly called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders to fast-track Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
This call formed the core of discussions at the Principal IT Stakeholders Forum 2025, held in Abuja, where participants emphasised the importance of collective action in building a digitally empowered nation.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, stressed that Nigeria’s digital future can only be achieved through strong partnerships.
“Building a digitally powered Nigeria is not a task for one organisation. Collaboration is the key,” he said.
Inuwa highlighted the pillars of the agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) 2024–2027, which focuses on digital literacy and talent development, technology research, cybersecurity, and digital trust. He urged stakeholders to actively support NITDA’s digital literacy initiatives to ensure inclusive participation in the nation’s digital economy.
The forum, jointly organised by NITDA and the NCS Abuja Chapter, brought together IT professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore strategies for creating a cohesive and innovation-driven technology ecosystem.
Chairman of the NCS Abuja Chapter, John Odumesi, said the event was designed to enable stakeholders to “co-create and engage constructively for a better Nigeria,” adding that synergy remains essential for driving innovation and national growth.
In her keynote address, Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, a Fellow of the NCS and former Federal Permanent Secretary, commended NITDA for the initiative, describing it as both timely and forward-thinking.
Reinforcing the theme of collaboration, Odusote noted: “Progress in the IT space cannot be achieved in silos. We must complement one another rather than compete if we are to realise our national aspirations.”
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