The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that strategic partnerships will remain central to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, saying stronger collaboration among government, academia, industry and the innovation ecosystem is critical to accelerating technological innovation, expanding digital inclusion and driving sustainable economic growth.
The commitment was reiterated by Kashifu Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, represented by Dr Aristotle Onumo, the agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnership, during the 20th International Conference on Technology and Computing (RISE 2026) held at Crispan Hotel, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State.
Addressing technology leaders, researchers, policymakers and industry stakeholders at the conference organised by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Dr Onumo said Nigeria’s digital ambitions can only be realised through coordinated partnerships that harness the strengths of public institutions, academia, private enterprise and innovators.
“Collaboration is a vital enabler of sustainable digital development,” he said. “Stronger partnerships among government, academia, industry and the
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