NITDA, Ministry deepen partnership on digital economy agenda
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and ensure stronger policy alignment across the sector.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Nadungu Gagare, to NITDA headquarters, Inuwa described the engagement as a clear demonstration of the Ministry’s support and leadership, stressing that sustained collaboration between both institutions remains critical to the successful delivery of Nigeria’s digital economy.
According to him, the continuous engagement between both institutions has helped to deepen policy alignment and strengthen cooperation in the digital sector.
Inuwa identified key areas requiring closer collaboration, including the development of a national sovereign cloud infrastructure and a comprehensive cybersecurity policy framework.
He noted that NITDA is awaiting further guidance from the Ministry on the implementation of the proposed national cloud and cybersecurity policies, emphasising the need for clear institutional boundaries and mutual respect to enhance operational efficiency.
The NITDA boss also disclosed that the agency had pioneered the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) years before its adoption across the Federal Civil Service, explaining that internal reforms and initiatives such as Project NEXT have improved accountability, role clarity, and measurable outcomes within the agency.
He said the Agency is building an agile and innovation-driven institution that encourages staff participation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking in driving institutional growth.
In his remarks, Gagare reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with agencies under its supervision, describing partnership as essential to achieving sustainable progress in Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts. He explained that the visit formed part of ongoing engagements aimed at improving policy coordination, assessing progress, and addressing operational challenges requiring higher-level intervention.
