The Federal Government has said that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product could receive a major boost from the digital economy, with contributions projected to rise to 21 per cent by 2030, if the proposed National Digital and E-Governance Bill is passed into law.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a stakeholder validation workshop on the bill. He was represented by the ministry's Permanent Secretary, Mr Rafiu Adeladan.
Tijani described the bill as a defining step towards shaping a resilient and inclusive digital economy. "Today marks a defining moment in our collective efforts to shape a resilient, inclusive, and future-proof digital economy for Nigeria. This gathering provides us with a unique opportunity to deliberate on the provisions of the Bill, validate its framework, and agree on a shared path towards its successful implementation," he said.