DAWN Commission and NITDA Launch Digital Projects in SW Nigeria

The DAWN Commission and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Abuja to initiate a five-year partnership aimed at establishing digital technology projects across South-West Nigeria. This collaboration, running from 2025 to 2030, will cover the states of Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo.

The partnership seeks to accelerate digital transformation and promote inclusive economic growth, positioning the region as Nigeria's digital hub and providing access to millions of citizens. Alhaji Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General of NITDA, emphasized the importance of the South-West region in Nigeria's digital development and outlined plans to establish digital learning centers and innovation hubs in each state.

Dr. Sey Oyeley from DAWN Commission noted that the agreement would ensure effective implementation and monitoring of federal digital policies at the state level, enhancing the region's capacity to address unique economic challenges.