NITDA DG reaffirms commitment to research, AI-driven solutions
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to fostering collaboration among researchers, technology experts, and academics to tackle national challenges through innovation and cutting-edge technology.
Inuwa made this reaffirmation during a visit by the management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, to NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.
He emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration between academics, engineers, and entrepreneurs to address pressing national issues such as environmental sustainability, public health, and infrastructure.
To institutionalise the partnership, NITDA and NSUK have agreed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive impactful initiatives and ensure sustainable, long-term collaboration between the two organisations.
The partnership is expected to accelerate innovation in Nigeria’s tech sector, empower students with digital skills, and contribute to national development through research-driven solutions.
Inuwa further highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) beyond office automation, particularly in healthcare and agriculture, saying “imagine developing a bot that can provide quality health services to our remote areas. One of the challenges we are facing in our healthcare system is the lack of professionals. It’s difficult to get specialist doctors everywhere, but AI can help fill this gap.”
In her earlier remarks, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman has expressed deep appreciation to NITDA for its continued support in strengthening technology research, digital literacy, and innovation at the institution, highlighting the significant gains from their collaboration with the agency.
“The university believes the initiative will be a huge success, aligning with its vision of equipping students with digital skills to meet global workforce demands”, said Liman.
