The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on media practitioners to become key drivers of Nigeria’s digital transformation, charged them to harness the power of storytelling and innovation to shape national development.
This call was made by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, represented by Hajiya Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, at the S24 Unconference held in Abuja with the theme “When Media Becomes a Force for Development.”
Inuwa reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to building an inclusive and innovative digital economy, targeting 70% digital literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to use digital technology as a catalyst for economic growth and national progress.
Describing the media as “the ultimate digital platform,” he said the fusion of media and technology has the power to drive socio-economic growth, enhance governance, and foster unity.
He urged all stakeholders to ensure that “every story told and every content created contributes to Nigeria’s digital prosperity.”
The event brought together key players from media, technology, and governance to explore how digital innovation can accelerate development. NITDA reaffirmed its readiness to deepen collaboration with the media and other partners to achieve Nigeria’s digital literacy and innovation goals.
