The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy and drive technology adoption among businesses, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of GITEX Nigeria in Lagos by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, and the Director-General of NACCIMA, Engr. Olusola Obadimu.
The partnership is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, foster innovation and create new opportunities for businesses through technology-driven growth.
Speaking after the signing, Obadimu described the agreement as a timely intervention for the organised private sector, stressing that digital transformation had become essential for businesses seeking to remain competitive in the global economy.
He said NACCIMA, as the umbrella body of Nigeria’s organised private sector, was pleased to partner with NITDA because of the agency’s strategic role in advancing the country’s digital economy.
The MoU provides a framework for collaboration in the development of a digital ecosystem platform, enterprise digital transformation for MSMEs, promotion of digital innovation and technology adoption, and capacity building for Nigerian businesses.
It also provides for strategic cooperation towards the development and institutionalisation of the Digital Nigeria International Conference (DNICE) 2026 and subsequent editions.
The partnership will further promote stronger collaboration among government institutions, private sector organisations, technology companies, academia, investors and development partners to create an enabling environment for innovation and sustainable economic growth.
Obadimu said implementation of the agreement would commence immediately, assuring that the impact of the partnership would soon become visible to Nigerians.
“We are going to hit the ground running as soon as we return to our offices for the implementation of this agreement. Nigerians will begin to see things happen almost instantaneously,” he said.
The NACCIMA chief also highlighted the potential of the partnership to empower Nigeria’s youthful population, particularly young entrepreneurs and innovators operating in the digital economy.
“Digitalisation is the way to go. As you can see, we have a youthful population, and they are the ones driving this process. We should encourage them and give them all the necessary support to go beyond Nigeria and compete on the global stage,” he said.
The collaboration aligns with NITDA’s mandate to promote technology innovation, digital literacy and digital business transformation, while leveraging NACCIMA’s extensive network within Nigeria’s organised private sector to expand technology adoption and improve business competitiveness.
The partnership is expected to deepen the integration of technology into business operations and provide Nigerian enterprises, especially MSMEs, with greater access to digital skills, innovation opportunities and technology-driven solutions.
