The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are working together to review two important digital documents: the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Life Events and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) drafts.
They are holding a two-day public review to gather feedback from different groups. The goal is to build safe, easy-to-use systems that will help with better governance and public services.
The theme of the event is: “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange and e-Government Transformation.”
Kashifu Inuwa, the head of NITDA, encouraged the NGF to support digital systems that are built together with all stakeholders.
Speaking through Dr Wariowei Dimie, Inuwa said that building the DPI together will make it easier to put into action.
He said both drafts are connected and are important for turning Nigeria into a digitally advanced country.
He added that the federal government can’t do it alone. States need to be fully involved so that the whole government works together to solve big national problems.
Dr Abdulateef Shittu, head of the NGF, said through his representative Mr Shina Ayotola that no single government can build a working digital system alone.
He said this goal can only be achieved if the federal and state governments work hand-in-hand.
He added that the NGF has been working seriously on digital change. That’s why they created a DPI Readiness Report, which looks at how ready states are in terms of digital infrastructure and policies.
He said the report is already being used to start important discussions, shape policies, and help states improve their systems.
The report also allows states to measure their progress, learn from each other, and align with the national digital goals.
Mr Adeladan Olarinre, a top official from the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, said that digital public infrastructure is now key to modern governance.
Speaking through Mr Johnson Bareyei, he explained that DPI includes basic digital systems like ID verification, safe online payments, and reliable data sharing.
He said Nigeria’s use of DPI isn’t just about technology—it’s a way to grow the economy fairly for everyone.
He explained that DPI can cut down the cost of government services, improve how services are delivered, and build trust between the government and the people.
He also said DPI supports the Renewed Hope Agenda by making sure every Nigerian benefits from the digital economy.
Finally, he pointed out that state governments are the main providers of public services, so the success of DPI depends on how well governors include it in their development plans.
