NITDA, NIPSS strengthen collaboration to boost Nigeria’s digital economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation through strategic collaboration with key institutions.
The agency recently hosted Professor Ayo Omotayo, Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), along with participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026.
Representing NITDA’s Director General, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, highlighted the agency’s commitment to fostering a vibrant digital ecosystem through inclusive policies, strategic partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives, adding “NITDA is committed to creating an enabling environment where innovation can thrive by bringing together government, private sector, academia, and creatives to drive Nigeria’s digital economy”.
Director General Kashifu Inuwa underscored the importance of the Orange Economy as a key driver of innovation and economic value through intellectual property, emphasizing that sectors such as digital content creation, film, animation, and digital art are significant contributors to national development.
“The Orange Economy represents a powerful opportunity to transform our rich cultural heritage and creativity into sustainable economic growth. With our youthful population and rich cultural assets, Nigeria is well-positioned to become a global leader in this sector if we deepen collaboration and investment across the ecosystem,” Inuwa said.
During the engagement, NITDA showcased its strategic initiatives supporting the digital and creative sectors, including digital infrastructure development, promotion of digital literacy, and policies enabling startups and innovators to scale.
Inuwa also addressed challenges such as limited access to funding, infrastructure gaps, weak intellectual property protection, and ecosystem fragmentation, emphasizing the need for coordinated action.
Meanwhile, Prof. Omotayo described the visit as an important opportunity to understand how digital technologies are reshaping economic sectors, while both NITDA and NIPSS reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration in research, policy development, and capacity building to position Nigeria as a globally competitive force in the digital and creative economy.
