NITDA, VibeCode Africa Rally Youth To Develop Practical AI Solutions For Socio-Economic Growth
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has challenged young Nigerians to take the lead in developing home-grown artificial intelligence solutions to address the country’s unique socio-economic challenges.
Delivering the keynote address at an Artificial Intelligence Hackathon organised by NITDA in partnership with VibeCode Africa in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa—represented by the Acting Director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Building, Mrs. Udoka Mannie said Nigeria’s youthful population presents a major opportunity for innovation and digital transformation.
He described the event as a strategic platform bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and create practical AI-driven solutions tailored to Nigeria’s realities.
Inuwa emphasised that NITDA’s mandate is to develop and regulate information technology while ensuring it serves as a catalyst for national growth.
He further explained that the agency’s Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department is focused on building a digitally skilled population capable of thriving in the global digital economy.
Inuwa commended VibeCode Africa for its partnership, noting that such collaborations are essential for driving innovation at scale.
In her opening remarks, VibeCode Africa founder, Lola Adey, urged participants to harness AI to solve pressing challenges within their communities, explaining that this year’s hackathon allows teams to identify real-life problems they face and develop solutions accordingly.
Emphasising entrepreneurship and opportunity, she encouraged participants to remain focused, collaborative and open to connections that could lead to future partnerships, investments or employment.
