The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2024–2027), has partnered with the Lagos State Government to convene a technical session with the state’s Technical Working Group (TWG).
The session, held at Semicolon Africa in Lagos, was themed “Policy Alignment, Innovation, and Digital Inclusion for Sub-National Development.” It brought together officials of NITDA’s Southwest Zonal Office, representatives of the Lagos State Government, TWG members, and private sector stakeholders to localise national IT frameworks and accelerate digital transformation policies at the state level.
Highlights of the engagement included NITDA’s presentation of its Regulatory Intelligence Framework (RIF), discussions on the challenges of policy adoption, and contributions from the TWG aimed at strengthening state-level implementation. The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology also reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging NITDA’s frameworks, including SRAP 2.0, the Nigeria Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF), and the Nigeria Startup Act, to deepen innovation and inclusivity.
The Lagos TWG further pledged its support to help the state government develop and implement digital policies that enhance public service delivery and empower underserved communities.
According to NITDA, the session represents a major milestone in its sub-national engagement strategy, positioning Lagos as a model for policy co-creation, stakeholder collaboration, and inclusive digital governance.
