By Daniel Tyokua
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has promised an inclusive digital future for women.
Director General of the Agency, Kashifu Inuwa said the agency was spearheading a transformative drive to empower Nigerian women in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital economy.
He gave the assurance at “Innovate Her 25″ 10th National Conference and 11th Annual Meeting of Nigerian Women in Information Technology with the theme, ” Innovate Her 25″.
The event with the theme, “Women in AI: Unlocking Resilience, Fostering Innovation and Leadership,” Inuwa, represented by the Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr Aristotle Onumo, emphasised that true innovation blossoms not in isolation, but through synergistic partnerships and collective endeavor – principles deeply embedded in NITDA’s operational ethos.
On Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, Inuwa said inclusivity is embedded as a core objective.
“Our strategic roadmap mandates that at least 40% of our programmes directly benefit women and underserved groups. We have also developed a Gender Inclusion Strategy to guide interventions in areas such as training and infrastructure,”
Inuwa further underscored Nigeria’s leadership in the digital space, announcing that in September 2025, NITDA will proudly host a Leadership Summit on AI.
He said the landmark event will convene stakeholders from across the African continent, fostering a collaborative environment to forge a unified AI vision for Africa.
The DG detailed NITDA’s diverse capacity-building initiatives spanning AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
“We work with partners such as the Renew Hope Initiative to train thousands of women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones,”
NITDA stands ready to collaborate with organisations like the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIT), actively encouraging proposals for bespoke programmes that cater to specific community needs.
“We focus on targeted training with measurable outcomes, rather than generic approaches,” Inuwa affirmed, emphasising a results-oriented methodology.
