The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have signed a five-year partnership for establishment of digital technology projects that will accelerate digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive economic growth across South-west Nigeria.
The projects will position the region as Nigeria’s digital hub, opening access to millions of citizens as part of the efforts to realize the national digital agenda.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed in Abuja, with the partnership running from 2025 to 2030, covering Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states.
The partnership encom-passes digital literacy programmes, and extends to NITDA’s entire portfolio of initiatives, ranging from innovation hubs and technology development centres to startup ecosystem support and regulatory frameworks for the digital economy.
The partnership will accelerate Nigeria’s efforts at achieving its goal of equipping 100 million citizens with digital skills by 2030 through the ‘Digital Literacy-for-All’ initiative. The South-west, with its population density, concentration of tertiary institutions, and strong human capital base, is positioned as a critical contributor to the national target.
