By The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has underscored the critical role of data in driving a sustainable digital economy.
Speaking at the just concluded 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa harped on the need for safe and responsible data utilisation.
Inuwa highlighted the importance of data sovereignty in ensuring Nigeria’s digital future saying that prioritising data security and privacy, the agency aims to foster a thriving digital ecosystem that benefits both individuals and businesses.
The NITDA boss who was represented by the Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions Department, Mr Oladejo Olawuml, said: “The issue of having something home-grown is very important because when it comes to data, you would realize that Data is the currency of the digital economy. It is what is driving us now and everything is all about data.”
He added: “The Nigeria Startup Act enables you to get proper funding to develop what you want to do, and it allows you to meet with angel investors to see how you can be encouraged and bring what you are ideating to the limelight.”
While stating the agency’s commitment to ensuring that Indigenous digital innovation thrives, Inuwa disclosed that “Innovation Nests” will be created by the agency in 3 states with plans to expand to 6 more by the end of year and stated that the nests are designed to inspire creativity, featuring facilities for work, leisure, and networking with investors.
“These centres will be world-class, offering spaces to relax, collaborate, and attract global investment,” Inuwa explained.
“Whether you win today or not, this platform is a step towards achieving your dreams. Nigeria has the talent, and NITDA is here to ensure that talent is nurtured and celebrated,” he concluded.
Earlier in her opening remark, the National Coordinator of the ONDI, Ms Victoria Fabunmi stated that the event was designed to spotlight groundbreaking ideas and foster collaboration in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
While emphasising the agency’s commitment to advancing digital innovations through strategic initiatives, she averred that the innovation challenge aligns with the agency’s SRAP and fulfilling the Ministry’s blueprint pillars of Knowledge, Innovation, and Policy.
“Participants have an opportunity to showcase their ingenious ideas, as they have spent months looking through infrastructure across the country and helping us to identify areas for opportunity as well as areas for strengthening our innovation ecosystem,” she stated.
The Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, organised by NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), showcased the talent and innovation of Nigerian tech entrepreneurs.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has underscored the critical role of data in driving a sustainable digital economy.
Speaking at the just concluded 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa harped on the need for safe and responsible data utilisation.
Inuwa highlighted the importance of data sovereignty in ensuring Nigeria’s digital future saying that prioritising data security and privacy, the agency aims to foster a thriving digital ecosystem that benefits both individuals and businesses.
The NITDA boss who was represented by the Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions Department, Mr Oladejo Olawuml, said: “The issue of having something home-grown is very important because when it comes to data, you would realize that Data is the currency of the digital economy. It is what is driving us now and everything is all about data.”
He added: “The Nigeria Startup Act enables you to get proper funding to develop what you want to do, and it allows you to meet with angel investors to see how you can be encouraged and bring what you are ideating to the limelight.”
While stating the agency’s commitment to ensuring that Indigenous digital innovation thrives, Inuwa disclosed that “Innovation Nests” will be created by the agency in 3 states with plans to expand to 6 more by the end of year and stated that the nests are designed to inspire creativity, featuring facilities for work, leisure, and networking with investors.
“These centres will be world-class, offering spaces to relax, collaborate, and attract global investment,” Inuwa explained.
“Whether you win today or not, this platform is a step towards achieving your dreams. Nigeria has the talent, and NITDA is here to ensure that talent is nurtured and celebrated,” he concluded.
Earlier in her opening remark, the National Coordinator of the ONDI, Ms Victoria Fabunmi stated that the event was designed to spotlight groundbreaking ideas and foster collaboration in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
While emphasising the agency’s commitment to advancing digital innovations through strategic initiatives, she averred that the innovation challenge aligns with the agency’s SRAP and fulfilling the Ministry’s blueprint pillars of Knowledge, Innovation, and Policy.
“Participants have an opportunity to showcase their ingenious ideas, as they have spent months looking through infrastructure across the country and helping us to identify areas for opportunity as well as areas for strengthening our innovation ecosystem,” she stated.
The Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, organised by NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), showcased the talent and innovation of Nigerian tech entrepreneurs.
