NITDA's Kashifu Inuwa Reveals Data Centre Investment Strategy

On September 16, 2026, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), presented Nigeria's strategy to enhance data centre investments at the ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026 panel titled “Converting Digital Demand into Data Centre Investment.” Inuwa emphasized the importance of clear government policies and regulatory certainty to foster a stable investment environment for digital infrastructure. He noted Nigeria's potential as a major connectivity hub for West and Central Africa, driven by its large population and increasing demand for localized digital workloads.

Inuwa also highlighted the significance of cybersecurity in expanding the digital infrastructure, referencing NITDA’s Digital Assurance Framework and the Cybercrime Act. He stated that cybersecurity measures are integrated into government technology projects from the design stage to ensure comprehensive protection across the digital ecosystem.

The discussion comes amid rising demand for computing power and connectivity, necessitating sufficient infrastructure to support Nigeria's digital growth.