At the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference and Awards in Lagos, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, represented the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, delivered a keynote address titled “Harnessing Partnerships for Africa’s Prosperity: Bridging the Data Trust Gap.”
In his address, Dr. Onumo highlighted NITDA’s Strategy Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0, which aims to digitally empower Nigeria through inclusive economic growth and technological innovation, aligning with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The speech underscored the importance of partnerships in bridging the data trust gap, urging stakeholders to collaborate, prioritize transparency, and embrace accountability to unlock the transformative potential of data for Africa’s prosperity.
Dr. Onumo emphasized the crucial role of data in driving innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development. He envisioned a future where data serves as a catalyst for these goals and encouraged all participants to work together to achieve this vision.
The 2024 RegTech Africa Conference and Awards brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and innovations in regulatory technology, emphasizing the importance of trust and collaboration in leveraging data for the continent’s growth and development.