Katsina State Advances Digital Public Infrastructure by 2025

Katsina State is making significant strides in developing its digital public infrastructure (DPI), which is crucial for enhancing service delivery and economic opportunities. The state aims to align its DPI with national standards by March 2025, focusing on three key components: digital identification, digital payment systems, and data exchange.

This initiative is designed to facilitate services across both public and private sectors, addressing local challenges such as insecurity and poverty. The World Bank's Ajai Banga emphasized that DPI can accelerate economic inclusion and address specific state realities.

Salisu Kaka, Director of the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX), stressed the importance of state-level adoption of DPI to improve governance and service delivery. The report indicates that Katsina is currently lagging behind in DPI maturity compared to other Nigerian states, with only two states achieving high maturity levels.

The state government recognizes the need for investment in DPI to enhance access to essential services, including education and health.