The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Technical Steering Committee to develop a data-driven framework for Nigeria’s digital economy as part of efforts tied to the country’s $1 trillion economic ambition.
The committee was inaugurated on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at NITDA’s headquarters in Abuja, where Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic agenda and the push for evidence-based planning.
He said the committee will undertake a study titled “The Impact of Digital Technologies on Nigeria’s Economy: Critical Growth Indicators, Gaps, and Future Outlook,” aimed at generating data to guide policy decisions and investment across key sectors.
Inuwa noted that digital technology has become central to economic activity and can no longer be treated as a separate sector. He pointed to the deregulation of the telecoms industry in the early 2000s as a major turning point, adding that the financial sector has also driven widespread digital adoption.
According to him, the study will help address data gaps and support planning in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, and education, where digital tools are increasingly being used.
He listed cloud computing, connectivity, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and talent distribution as key areas the committee will assess in reviewing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Inuwa also called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to ensure state governments are fully involved in the digital transformation agenda.
The committee includes representatives from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), United Nations University (UNU-EGOV), as well as experts from academia and the private sector.
It is expected to produce a comprehensive report that will guide Nigeria’s digital economy strategy and support efforts to make growth more measurable and sustainable.
