The National Information Technology Development Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to building a coordinated and inclusive digital ecosystem in Nigeria, positioning the country’s startup framework as a continental model for digital entrepreneurship and innovation.
The agency disclosed this during a high-level working visit focused on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem framework, where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, was represented by the Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, Aristotle Onumo.
Speaking during the visit, the DG said NITDA was established to drive coordinated and sustainable information technology development in Nigeria, leveraging both its regulatory and developmental mandates while serving as an ecosystem orchestrator that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth across the digital economy.
He explained that the reforms being implemented by the agency align with the Federal Government’s Eight-Point Agenda and are reflected in NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), which is built around eight strategic pillars aimed at accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
According to him, one of the major objectives of the roadmap is to position Nigeria as a technologically driven nation capable of promoting inclusive economic development through innovation and digital transformation.
The NITDA boss highlighted digital literacy as one of the agency’s top priorities, revealing that the agency is targeting 70 per cent digital literacy by 2027 under the National Digital Literacy Framework, with a long-term target of achieving 95 per cent by 2030.
He further identified ecosystem development, IT talent advancement, expansion of digital infrastructure, policy implementation, and research-driven innovation as other critical pillars driving the agency’s digital economy agenda.
The visiting delegation from National Institute of Support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, led by its Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Bráulio Augusto, commended Nigeria’s progress in implementing the Nigeria Startup Act and described the country as a valuable model for shaping Angola’s emerging startup legislation.
Augusto disclosed that Angola’s Startup Law has already received initial parliamentary approval and is currently entering the implementation phase.
He said the Angolan delegation was particularly interested in understanding how Nigeria transitioned from legal adoption to practical execution, especially in critical areas such as startup labelling, incentive administration, ecosystem mapping, investor registration, and the operation of the Nigeria Startup Portal.
According to him, Angola is currently developing the Startup Angola Programme under its Digital Entrepreneurship Support Programme, designed to establish a structured and integrated startup ecosystem rather than fragmented interventions.
“The programme will focus on institutional strengthening, startup funding, support for business development service providers, expansion of innovation hubs, and partnerships with international accelerators,” Augusto said.
He added that Nigeria’s experience remains highly relevant as Angola seeks solutions to challenges such as informality, limited access to finance, youth unemployment, digital inclusion gaps, and restricted market access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The INAPEM chief also requested further technical insights into Nigeria’s National Startup Council, its membership selection process, and the governance structure of the Nigeria Startup Portal.
The visit is expected to deepen collaboration between both African countries in digital policy development and further reinforce Nigeria’s growing reputation as a continental reference point for startup ecosystem governance and innovation-driven economic growth.
NITDA Positions Nigeria as Africa’s Startup Hub as Angola Moves to Replicate Digital Framework
The National Information Technology Development Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to building a coordinated and inclusive digital ecosystem in Nigeria, positioning the country’s startup framework as a continental model for digital entrepreneurship and innovation.
The agency disclosed this during a high-level working visit focused on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem framework, where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, was represented by the Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, Aristotle Onumo.
Speaking during the visit, the DG said NITDA was established to drive coordinated and sustainable information technology development in Nigeria, leveraging both its regulatory and developmental mandates while serving as an ecosystem orchestrator that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth across the digital economy.
He explained that the reforms being implemented by the agency align with the Federal Government’s Eight-Point Agenda and are reflected in NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), which is built around eight strategic pillars aimed at accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
According to him, one of the major objectives of the roadmap is to position Nigeria as a technologically driven nation capable of promoting inclusive economic development through innovation and digital transformation.
The NITDA boss highlighted digital literacy as one of the agency’s top priorities, revealing that the agency is targeting 70 per cent digital literacy by 2027 under the National Digital Literacy Framework, with a long-term target of achieving 95 per cent by 2030.
He further identified ecosystem development, IT talent advancement, expansion of digital infrastructure, policy implementation, and research-driven innovation as other critical pillars driving the agency’s digital economy agenda.
The visiting delegation from National Institute of Support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, led by its Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Bráulio Augusto, commended Nigeria’s progress in implementing the Nigeria Startup Act and described the country as a valuable model for shaping Angola’s emerging startup legislation.
Augusto disclosed that Angola’s Startup Law has already received initial parliamentary approval and is currently entering the implementation phase.
He said the Angolan delegation was particularly interested in understanding how Nigeria transitioned from legal adoption to practical execution, especially in critical areas such as startup labelling, incentive administration, ecosystem mapping, investor registration, and the operation of the Nigeria Startup Portal.
According to him, Angola is currently developing the Startup Angola Programme under its Digital Entrepreneurship Support Programme, designed to establish a structured and integrated startup ecosystem rather than fragmented interventions.
“The programme will focus on institutional strengthening, startup funding, support for business development service providers, expansion of innovation hubs, and partnerships with international accelerators,” Augusto said.
He added that Nigeria’s experience remains highly relevant as Angola seeks solutions to challenges such as informality, limited access to finance, youth unemployment, digital inclusion gaps, and restricted market access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The INAPEM chief also requested further technical insights into Nigeria’s National Startup Council, its membership selection process, and the governance structure of the Nigeria Startup Portal.
The visit is expected to deepen collaboration between both African countries in digital policy development and further reinforce Nigeria’s growing reputation as a continental reference point for startup ecosystem governance and innovation-driven economic growth.
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