NITDA, NACCIMA Seal Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Economy, MSME Digital Transformation
By Kingsley I. Ilechukwu, Bureau Chief, South West, Nigeria
At the sideline of the GITEX Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, fostering innovation, and empowering businesses across the country through technology-driven growth.
This is according to a press statement e-signed by the Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, Hajia Hadiza Umar.
Per the statement, the partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Director-General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi and the Director-General of NACCIMA, Engr. Olusola Obadimu marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards building an inclusive and competitive digital economy.
Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, the Director-General of NACCIMA described the agreement as a timely and strategic intervention for the private sector, emphasizing that digital transformation had become imperative for businesses seeking relevance and competitiveness in today’s global economy.
“It is an excellent arrangement to have this type of protocol on digitisation and digital transformation, especially for the private sector,” Engr. Obadimu said. “NACCIMA is the umbrella body of the organised private sector in Nigeria, and digital transformation is a necessity. There is no better partner to work with than NITDA, and we are happy to sign this MoU and move the partnership forward.”
L-R: NACCIMA DG, Engr. Olusola Obadimu and NITDA DG, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi at the MoU signing ceremony.
The agreement provides a structured framework for collaboration in several key areas, including the development of a collaborative digital ecosystem platform, enterprise digital transformation for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), promotion of digital innovation and technology adoption, capacity building for Nigerian businesses, and strategic cooperation towards the successful development and institutionalisation of the Digital Nigeria International Conference (DNICE) 2026 and subsequent editions.
The partnership also seeks to facilitate stronger linkages among government institutions, private sector organisations, technology companies, academia, investors, development partners, and other stakeholders, creating an enabling environment for innovation and economic growth.
