The federal government through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced an ambitious plan to ensure that 50 million Nigerians become digitally literate by 2027. The target was restated during Tech Revolution Africa 2025, an event that attracted innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs and digital leaders to the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the announcement during a high-level fireside chat at the event. He was represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, who led the discussion and shared insights on Nigeria’s digital future.
The fireside chat, titled “Building Nigeria’s Digital Journey: Policy, Infrastructure, and the Road Ahead,” focused on NITDA’s strategic roadmap for national digital transformation. Dr. Onumo explained that the agency is working on adaptive and innovation-friendly policies that support growth in the digital space.
He said NITDA is also expanding modern digital infrastructure to improve connectivity across the country while investing consistently in talent development to fully engage Nigeria’s youthful population. According to him, the agency continues to support startups, digital creators and tech entrepreneurs.
Dr. Onumo stressed that partnerships are key to achieving these goals, saying strong public-private collaboration remains central to building a sustainable and competitive digital ecosystem. He added that the digital literacy target is designed to stimulate innovation, improve inclusion and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy.
