Nigeria has reaffirmed its global leadership in digital governance by clinching two prestigious awards at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Spain.
The country, represented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with civil society organization Dataphyte, won the Regional Award for Africa and the Middle East for its outstanding commitment to advancing Open Digital Governance across the region.
In addition, Nigeria made history by winning the Thematic Award for Digital Governance, emerging as the overall global winner in the category a remarkable feat among 160 commitments submitted by 42 participating countries.
The double recognition highlighted Nigeria’s growing reputation as a global trailblazer in using technology to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance.
According to NITDA, the awards are a testament to the agency’s commitment to building an inclusive, citizen-centered digital ecosystem through strategic collaboration between government and civil society. Nigeria’s approach, anchored on openness, innovation, and data-driven policymaking, continues to strengthen accountability and public trust in governance.
Nigeria’s award-winning commitments showcased groundbreaking policies, digital platforms, and partnerships designed to make governance more participatory and technology-driven. These efforts reflect the nation’s Digital Transformation Framework, championed by NITDA under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and focused on transparency, accessibility, and inclusiveness.
With these global honours, Nigeria has further solidified its status as a continental leader and a key influencer in shaping the future of open and digital governance worldwide.
Observers noted that the awards not only validate Nigeria’s progress in digital governance but also inspired continued efforts to deepen citizen participation, enhance data openness, and strengthen accountability through innovative technology solutions.
