The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Multistakeholder Coordination Group (MCG) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and sustain Nigeria’s growing reputation in digital governance.
Speaking at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, described Nigeria’s recent global recognition in digital governance as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility. He cautioned against complacency, noting that the country must intensify efforts to maintain and improve its standing.
He explained that while the frameworks have strengthened the country’s digital foundation, greater coordination and inclusive participation are required to sustain progress—hence the establishment of the Multistakeholder Coordination Group.
The NITDA boss also stressed the need for inclusivity, urging stakeholders to ensure that underserved communities, persons with disabilities, children and the elderly are not left behind in Nigeria’s digital transformation drive.
He, however, noted persistent challenges, revealing that over 56 per cent of IT projects have historically failed to meet expectations due to poor planning and inadequate technical oversight. To address this, he said NITDA is introducing stricter guidelines to ensure proper system design, professional certification and quality assurance.
Also speaking, the National Coordinator of the Open Government Partnership in Nigeria, Gloria Ahmed, commended NITDA for the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening collaboration across the digital ecosystem.
She noted that the move aligns with the principles of transparency, accountability and citizen participation, adding that technology remains central to building trust in governance.
Ahmed also highlighted Nigeria’s achievements under the Open Government Partnership, particularly its recognition at the 2025 Global Summit in Spain, and called for sustained momentum.
