NITDA, NACCIMA SEAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE NIGERIA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY, MSME DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

By Lukman Oladokun

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.

The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa 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 has 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,” he 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.”

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.