The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, actively participated in the “Innovate Nigeria 2024 Conference & Expo,” a pivotal event organized by Nova Tech at the prestigious Landmark Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos.
As a strategic move aligning with the implementation of the Presidential 8-Point Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to position Nigeria as a hub for digital and economic transformation, the Director General emphasized the crucial role of accelerating diversification through industrialization and digitization.
Represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, the Director of the Corporate Planning and Strategy Department at NITDA, the agency delivered a compelling keynote address focusing on “The Role of Government in Advancing AI Research in Nigeria.” Dr. Onumo highlighted the significance of governmental support in fostering an environment conducive to innovative breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
During his address, Dr. Onumo underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to revitalizing the innovation ecosystem. He reassured the audience of ongoing efforts to allocate funds, nurture startups, and institute developmental regulations that will not only bolster AI research but also pave the way for groundbreaking innovations to thrive within Nigeria.
The NITDA’s active involvement in the Innovate Nigeria 2024 Conference & Expo exemplifies its dedication to fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and technological advancements in line with the national agenda for a digitally transformed and economically robust Nigeria.