The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has described the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025 as a crucial instrument for accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation.
Speaking at a one-day public hearing held at the Senate New Building, National Assembly Complex, Inuwa emphasized that the legislation will provide the legal and institutional foundation necessary to foster innovation, transparency, and inclusive growth across all sectors.
“Digital technology is reshaping economies and societies. Nigeria must build a robust framework to fully harness its benefits,” he said, stressed that digital governance strengthens trust between citizens and government while enabling seamless online public service delivery.
The session was chaired by Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, with Honourable Adedeji Stanley Olajide, Chairman of the House Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, in attendance.
Inuwa lauded the National Assembly and the joint ICT committees for their foresight in championing a framework that, once enacted, will serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s digital future.
