NITDA invites stakeholders to public hearing on new DPI, NGDX regulatory instruments

*The National Information Technology Development Agency announces a public review for Draft Digital Public Infrastructure Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange to co-create regulatory instruments for inclusive, and sustainable digital transformation of the country’s economy

Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect

As part of efforts aimed at co-creating regulatory instruments for inclusive, and sustainable Nigeria digital transformation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a public review session for the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX).

ConsumerConnect reports NITDA Thursday, September 11, 2025, disclosed the review session is scheduled to hold Thursday, September 18 at the Digital Economy Complex, NCC Building, Mbora, Abuja, by 9:00 a.m.

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The Information Technology (IT) sector regulatory agency also noted the measure forms part of NITDA’s Rule-Making Process (RMP) designed to co-create regulatory instruments that are trusted, inclusive, and sustainable, while aligning Nigeria’s digital transformation with global best practices.

Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, also explained the Draft DPI Live Events has been developed to support the seamless deployment of national digital public infrastructure.

It is noted the Draft DPI Live Events will strengthen e-Government service delivery, and create a framework that fosters collaboration across the private sector of the Nigerian economy.

Mrs. Umar said besides the Draft DPI Live Events, the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) also seeks to provide a unified, secure framework for data sharing across the Nigerian Government institutions and private sector entities.

The regulatory instrument is formulated to streamline service delivery, reduce inefficiencies, and drive innovation across key sectors including finance, healthcare, education, and agriculture, the agency stated.

Developed with strong safeguards around data protection, authentication, and privacy, NITDA noted the NGDX aligns with globally accepted standards, and positions Nigeria as a leader in Digital Public Infrastructure across the African continent.

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The Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations further said the public review of the draft instruments would provide stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society with the opportunity to examine the draft documents, share feedback, and make recommendations to shape the effective adoption and implementation of the initiatives in the digital ecosystem.

The agency, therefore, urged industry stakeholders to review the drafts ahead of the session via https://shorturl.at/0zRg8.

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Speaking ahead of the review, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA, highlighted the significance of inclusive stakeholder participation.

Inuwa said emphasised that Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure must be co-created with all stakeholders to ensure it embodies resilience, fosters innovation, and builds trust.

The Director-General of NITDA restated the success of the new regulatory initiatives would depend on the active involvement of stakeholders in providing valuable insights to guide implementation and ensure sustainability in the ecosystem.

According to the agency, the Draft DPI and NGDX are integral to the Federal Government’s broader agenda of building a robust digital economy under the Renewed Hope vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

NITDA further restated that Nigeria is positioning itself to harness the transformative power of digital public infrastructure for inclusive national development.

The agency as well noted this is being attained with the support of international partners, particularly through the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, and technical collaboration with leading digital economies, such as Finland, Estonia, Germany and France.

The agency, therefore, urged stakeholders to contact send an e-mail via: eGDED@nitda.gov.ng or call 08032015719 and 08023275039 for further enquiries.

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