Nigeria is forging new alliances on the global stage as the Federal Government strengthens partnerships with international organisations to secure the nation’s digital future and cement its leadership in Africa’s emerging technology landscape, according to the nation’s tech agency.
Through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the government is opening a new chapter in its digital transformation drive by engaging with the Nigerian-Dutch Business Association (NDBA) and the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA).
The collaboration seeks to advance digital infrastructure, build local capacity, and ensure that Nigeria’s data is securely hosted within its borders according to Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of NITDA, who says the partnership aligns with the government’s ambition to position Nigeria as a leading technology hub in Africa.
According to NITDA, the partnership will focus on five key pillars — digital infrastructure, talent development, data sovereignty, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship — to strengthen digital resilience, attract foreign investment, and create new opportunities for inclusive growth.
“This partnership reinforces the government’s vision to position Nigeria as a leading technology hub on the continent,” Abdullahi says.
The initiative supports the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Digital Economy and Data Sovereignty Agenda, underscoring the government’s commitment to innovation, local talent development, and secure cloud adoption.
The meeting, which brought together Mr Eric Okunde, President of NDBA, and Mr Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman and CEO of IDCA, highlighted Nigeria’s growing competitiveness in the global digital economy.
Mr Paryavi says computational capacity and data management will define future economic growth, praising Nigeria’s skilled workforce, energy potential, and connectivity as strong foundations for leadership in digital innovation.
According to NITDA, the partnership will focus on five key pillars — digital infrastructure, talent development, data sovereignty, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship — to strengthen digital resilience, attract foreign investment, and create new opportunities for inclusive growth.
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