The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has called for Nigeria to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for prosperity and inclusivity in the global digital economy.
Speaking at the Third Edition of the Annual Economic Confidential Lecture and PRNigeria Book Presentation in Abuja, Inuwa delivered a keynote address on the theme “Agenda for a Digital Global Economy.” He traced humanity’s transformation from the industrial revolution to the present AI era, stressing that the technology should not be seen as a replacement for humans but as a tool to enhance productivity across sectors, including academia, agriculture, and business.
Linking his vision to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its eight priority areas, Inuwa highlighted NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), which is anchored on eight pillars designed to advance Nigeria’s digital economy. He asserted that embracing AI will be central to achieving Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy, while also positioning the nation as Africa’s leader in the AI revolution.
The event also featured the unveiling of three new books — Renewed Hope in Central Banking, Healing Nigeria: Diplomacy and Digital Defence; and Diplomacy and Digital Innovation — authored by five scholars.
In recognition of his leadership in driving digital transformation, PRNigeria presented Inuwa with the CEO of the Year 2025 Award.
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