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The Zambian government is eager to embrace digital transformation and strengthen trade partnerships, recognizing the importance of readiness in services and cross-border interactions.
A delegation from Zambia’s digital economy sector arrived in Nigeria on July 10 to study the country’s successful digital economy model through a visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Led by Austin Sichinga, a director from the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA), the delegation aims to learn from Nigeria’s effective approach and adapt it to their own digital transformation efforts.
“NITDA has outpaced most African institutions involved in technology development on the continent. We have witnessed and acknowledged its development efforts in supporting ICT start-ups and imparting relevant ICT skills to young minds,” said Mr. Sichinga.
During their visit, the Zambian team will delve into Nigeria’s IT regulatory instruments, policy implementation, Public Key Infrastructure, and cyber security, while exploring NITDA’s collaboration with government agencies and stakeholders in the digital economy sector, as shared on NITDA’s Twitter.
NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, praised the Zambian government’s initiative to study the Nigerian model, highlighting the importance of collaboration among African nations to develop effective digital strategies. “We need to work as a team because, as Africans, I think this is high time for us to come together and come up with our digital strategy, as digital is beyond boundaries; it is borderless,” he said.
The Zambian delegation’s visit to NITDA follows similar visits from Ghana, Gambia, and Kenya, underscoring the agency’s reputation for driving technological development. NITDA plans to share its expertise through a playbook to promote a strong digital economy across Africa.
NITDA, as a government body responsible for implementing Nigeria’s IT policy and coordinating IT development, has launched various initiatives, including the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) and the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), which support startups, job creation, and economic growth.
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