…As Stakeholders Mobilise Private Capital
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that expanding digital infrastructure remains crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation plan, stressing that technology is a leading enabler of the country’s economic development and growth.
The Director-General of the agency, Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA made this remark at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026) with the theme “Mobilising Private Capital for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria” organised by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industries (NACCIMA) in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, Inuwa highlighted the need for increased infrastructure investments and the integration of digital and conventional infrastructure to expand Nigeria’s industrial capacity.
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Inuwa noted that integrated infrastructure is essential for long-term growth, efficient and robust urban environments, and the overall well-being of communities in this digital era.
He clarified: “We cannot talk about infrastructure without digital infrastructure. All organisations and industries are becoming digital. Our technology is becoming increasingly integrated. So, there is a need to integrate digital in the conventional infrastructure we are building.’’
He commended the Federal Government for supporting the organised private sector in the renewed campaign to redouble Nigeria’s infrastructure assets, assuring that the agency is open to partnering with NACCIMA and other stakeholders to bolster the federal government’s public-private partnership (PPP) initiative.
The Director-General expatiated: “The government has initiated Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the private sector to be part of building the infrastructure.
“NITDA will support you to work with the government in building the digital infrastructure. We are already working with NACCIMA on how to digitise its infrastructure”, Inuwa added.
Earlier in his welcome address, the President of NACCIMA, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, told participants that INFRACON 2026 was conceived to serve as Nigeria’s foremost platform for mobilising private capital, innovative ideas, and strategic partnerships for infrastructure development.
Ibrahim urged participants to approach the conference with a spirit of partnership, innovation, and action, adding that NACCIMA is taking urgent measures to identify committed partners, promote investment-ready opportunities, and monitor progress towards achieving the national economic target in the next few years.
According to him, this year’s conference focuses on priority areas, including power and electricity, maritime and blue economy, digital economy and digital infrastructure, infrastructure for increased national productivity, and infrastructure for industrialisation and export growth.
While appreciating the conference participants and sponsors, the NACCIMA boss promised that the organised private sector (OPS) group was ready to collaborate with all stakeholders to position Nigeria as Africa’s preferred destination for digital investment.
He maintained: “Together, we can mobilise the capital, build the infrastructure that powers industrialisation, expand exports, create jobs and deliver sustainable prosperity. Together, we can build the foundation for Nigeria’s one trillion-dollar economy.’’
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The Director-General, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, delivering his goodwill message at the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) 2026 organised by Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) in Abuja
