NITDA's Kashifu Abdullahi Urges Youth to Lead Tech Sector

At the Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference 2026 held in Kano, Kashifu Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), stated that Nigerian youths must take the lead in the global technology space. He emphasized that NITDA is actively working to support this initiative.

The conference, themed “Connecting Africa, Accelerating Growth,” aimed to leverage technology for industrialization, market access, and regional trade enhancement across Africa. Abdullahi noted that driving prosperity through technology necessitates investment in education, mentorship, and platforms for young innovators.

He stressed the importance of collaboration among government, the private sector, and the innovation community to position Nigeria competitively in the global digital economy. Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by Dr. Bashir Muzakkari, expressed the state government's commitment to fostering new innovations and technologies for the benefit of the youth, highlighting the event's role in integrating participants into the global tech ecosystem.