The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence AI for national development, innovation, and global competitiveness, emphasizing a strategy built on ethical and inclusive principles.
Speaking at a Fireside Chat during the AI Stage of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition GITEX 2025 in Dubai, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, stated that Nigeria's approach to AI adoption is deliberate and strategic. Our vision is clear on how we can harness the transformative power of AI through responsible, ethical, and inclusive innovation to foster sustainable development through collaboration, Inuwa said.
Inuwa outlined that Nigeria's national AI strategy is guided by five core principles: responsibility, ethics, inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration. He stressed that these values must be reflected in every AI activity, as the goal is to shape a future that works for everyone. The strategy is structured around three key objectives and five strategic pillars, focusing on building foundational infrastructure, accelerating adoption across critical sectors, promoting responsible AI, and ensuring effective governance.
