By Joy Onuorah
Nigeria’s digital revolution is no longer a distant dream—it’s a demand. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has thrown down the gauntlet, urging the country to break free from old, inefficient models and embrace a bold new future of tech-driven prosperity.
At the third TeXcellence Conference, themed “Revealing Tomorrow”, held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, NITDA made its intentions crystal clear. Represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, NITDA’s Director General Kashifu Inuwa CCIE didn’t mince words. He declared that the agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) 2.0 for 2024-2027 isn’t just a policy document—it’s a digital revolution waiting to happen.
“What we’ve created is a digital social contract with Nigerians,” Onumo stated, pointing to SRAP 2.0 as a transformative guide that reflects Nigeria’s urgent need to empower its citizens and drive national growth through tech. This isn’t just rhetoric—it’s a call to arms.
With eight strategic pillars at its core, the roadmap is NITDA’s blueprint for turning Nigeria into a digital powerhouse. But the agency isn’t aiming for slow progress or surface-level change. It wants to place Nigeria firmly at the center of the global digital economy, with a laser focus on innovation, inclusiveness, and technological leadership.
Onumo laid out the real stakes: “We’re operating in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If Nigeria doesn’t move now, we risk being left behind in the global race.”
The toxic status quo, according to NITDA, isn’t working anymore. Inuwa, through Onumo, challenged the outdated narratives that have held Nigeria back, insisting that the future belongs to nations that prioritize digital literacy, tech talent, and inclusive growth.
“Nigeria can’t afford to coast anymore,” Onumo declared. “It’s not just about keeping up—it’s about leading.”
One of the most pressing challenges NITDA addressed is the digital divide—especially the gender gap and lack of access for those living with disabilities. The agency’s plan is direct: no more leaving people behind in the digital revolution. Inclusivity isn’t an option; it’s a requirement.
“Collaboration and partnership are essential to making this happen,” Onumo urged, calling on tech leaders, innovators, and investors to rally behind the cause. NITDA is not playing it safe—it’s pushing for disruption and demanding radical change in the way Nigeria approaches its digital future.
This isn’t just another government initiative—it’s the digital revolution Nigeria can’t afford to ignore.
