The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have strengthened their collaboration to fast-track the development of Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), marking a significant step towards enhancing digital identity, cybersecurity, and government service delivery.
The strategic meeting, held at NITDA Headquarters, followed the signing of the NIMC Act 2026, a landmark legislation that repeals the 2007 legal framework and redefines NIMC’s mandate as Nigeria’s foundational digital authority and national trust anchor.
Speaking during the meeting, NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, congratulated NIMC on the enactment of the new law and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting its implementation. As part of the collaboration, Inuwa announced NITDA’s plan to transfer its existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to NIMC, bringing both institutions under a unified legal framework for Digital Public Infrastructure.
According to him, the partnership is aimed at translating digital policy into practical action capable of delivering secure, efficient and citizen-focused digital services.
Beyond policy alignment, both agencies agreed to work closely on NIMC’s planned nationwide enrolment campaign, which targets all 8,809 wards across the country. NITDA is expected to provide technical expertise and strategic support to ensure the success of the initiative.
The discussions also covered joint efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, improve data exchange mechanisms, and harmonise digital trust standards to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
The collaboration is expected to promote financial inclusion, enhance national data security, and improve the efficiency of public service delivery, while advancing the government’s vision of “one person, one identity, one number.”
The meeting concluded with a tour of NITDA’s key innovation facilities, including the Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT) Unit and the Idea2Impact Innovation Space, underscoring both agencies’ commitment to translating strategic agreements into tangible outcomes.
