The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, welcomed the Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, His Excellency Ishizuki Hideo, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
The strategic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral digital cooperation between Nigeria and Japan, with a focus on advancing technology innovation, digital skills development, and investment in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy.
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During the high-level meeting, both parties explored opportunities for mutual collaboration in capacity building, knowledge transfer, and fostering a vibrant digital innovation ecosystem.
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The discussions underscored the importance of leveraging technology partnerships to drive inclusive economic growth and further cement the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Kashifu Inuwa emphasized NITDA’s commitment to building a sustainable digital future, noting that international partnerships such as this are critical to achieving Nigeria’s ambitions in tech-driven development. Ambassador Hideo expressed Japan’s interest in supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation through knowledge exchange, innovation support, and investment facilitation.
The visit marks a significant step toward deepening cooperation in emerging technologies and creating pathways for youth empowerment through digital skill acquisition and entrepreneurship.
