Students of the International Relations Department of Madonna University gained valuable insight into Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts during an educational visit to the headquarters of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Dimie Wariowei, highlighted the agency’s pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s digital economy and shaping policies that impact millions of citizens.
He explained that NITDA’s contributions to national development often occur behind the scenes, stressing that many Nigerians benefit daily from the agency’s initiatives without fully realizing the extent of its influence on the country’s digital ecosystem.
Dr. Wariowei also outlined NITDA’s collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education to standardise physical and virtual learning environments across the country, a move aimed at expanding access to quality digital education for students regardless of location.
The study tour concluded at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, where the students witnessed innovative applications of artificial intelligence and robotics, gaining firsthand exposure to technologies shaping Nigeria’s future workforce and economic growth.
