National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for accelerated investment in digital infrastructure, describing it as a critical driver of Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda and long-term economic growth.
According to an official statement, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026), organised by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in Abuja.
Speaking on the conference theme, “Mobilising Private Capital for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria,” Inuwa stressed that digital infrastructure must be integrated into conventional infrastructure to support industrial expansion and economic transformation.
He noted that as industries and organisations become increasingly technology-driven, digital infrastructure has become indispensable for creating resilient cities, improving productivity and enhancing the quality of life.
“We cannot talk about infrastructure without digital infrastructure. All organisations and industries are becoming digital. Our technology is becoming increasingly integrated. There is a need to integrate digital into the conventional infrastructure we are building,” he said.
The NITDA Director-General commended the Federal Government for promoting private sector participation in infrastructure development through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), describing the initiative as essential to bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure gap.
He assured stakeholders that NITDA remains committed to supporting NACCIMA and other partners in advancing the government’s digital infrastructure agenda, disclosing that the Agency is already collaborating with the chamber on the digitalisation of its operations.
Earlier, President of NACCIMA, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, said INFRACON 2026 was conceived as a strategic platform to mobilise private capital, innovative ideas and partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development.
He said the conference would focus on key sectors, including power and electricity, the maritime and blue economy, digital economy and digital infrastructure, infrastructure for increased national productivity, and industrialisation and export growth.
Ibrahim urged stakeholders to embrace collaboration and innovation in unlocking investment opportunities capable of accelerating economic development and positioning Nigeria as Africa’s preferred destination for digital investment.
He reaffirmed NACCIMA’s commitment to working with government and the private sector to mobilise investment, expand infrastructure, create jobs and support Nigeria’s aspiration of building a one trillion-dollar economy.
