From The Director General's Desk
N ational Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country. Our Act (National Information Technology Development Act (2007) mandates us to create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities and systems in Nigeria.
Our strategic priorities are centered around: Fostering digital literacy and cultivating talents; Building a robust technology research ecosystem; Strengthening policy implementation and legal framework; Promoting inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services; Strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing digital trust; Nurturing an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem; Forging strategic partnerships and collaboration; Cultivating a vibrant organisational culture and an agile workforce in NITDA. We invite the ecosystem to join us through collaborations and partnerships in achieving these priorities and improving the digital economy.
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE
