5 Nigerian researchers made a big impression on the seventeenth Worldwide Convention on the Idea and Apply of Digital Governance (ICEGOV 2024) in Pretoria, South Africa.
The occasion, organized by the United Nations College and UNESCO, attracted greater than 336 contributors from 49 international locations, underscoring the worldwide significance of digital governance.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Financial system, Dr. Bosun Tijani was represented by Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-Normal, Nationwide Data Know-how Improvement Company (NITDA).
Kashifu emphasised that the researchers’ participation aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which goals to leverage expertise for financial diversification and enhanced governance.
The DG highlighted the importance of Nigeria’s illustration on the convention, noting that out of 157 submitted papers, solely 85 have been accepted, reflecting the aggressive nature of the occasion.
Kashifu acknowledged that the insights gained from the analysis may catalyse technological improvements essential for financial diversification and governance enchancment, furthering President Tinubu’s imaginative and prescient.
The Director-Normal reiterated NITDA’s dedication to constantly help analysis initiatives, making certain that Nigeria stays on the forefront of developments in digital governance.
The analysis that was showcased spans numerous points of digital transformation, collectively aiming to boost e-governance and stimulate financial progress via technological innovation.
Hassana Asuku’s presentation, “Bridging the Broadband Hole,” addresses the digital divide in rural areas by proposing a complete technique to enhance broadband entry. Her multidimensional strategy seeks to boost financial inclusion and civic engagement, aligning with the federal government’s push for digital progress.
Adeyinka Patrick Adewumi’s analysis on “Digital Competency within the Public Sector” highlights the challenges posed by low digital abilities amongst civil servants. He proposes a mannequin for focused coaching and infrastructure upgrades to speed up digital transformation.
Dr. Agbali Mohammed’s work on “Scalable Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)” tackles institutional limitations to deploying efficient DPI in Nigeria, aiming to boost public-private partnerships and enhance regulatory frameworks.
Dr. Tanimu Mukhtar Garba’s analysis on “Tax Compliance for SMEs” introduces the Taxpoynt platform, designed to simplify tax processes for small companies. This development is essential contemplating the numerous function of SMEs in Nigeria’s financial system.
Dr. Salihu Dasuki Ibrahim’s work on “Residents’ Freedoms in E-Governance” explores how DPI can improve citizen liberties, addressing obstacles similar to insufficient ICT infrastructure and information privateness issues.
The contributions of those researchers not solely place Nigeria as a number one voice within the international dialog on digital governance but additionally mirror the nation’s dedication to leveraging expertise for sustainable financial progress and improved governance.
