NITDA, Trust Stamp partner to advance digital trust and innovation

*Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, emphasises that secure systems and strong cybersecurity frameworks are essential for driving innovation, economic growth, and national development in the digital ecosystem

Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect

As part of measures to strengthen digital trust framework while advancing innovation within the Nigeria Digital Economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed it held strategic discussions with representatives of Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology company, to explore potential areas of partnership.

ConsumerConnect reports Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA, presided over the meeting, which focused on identifying collaborative opportunities aligned with Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and the agency’s strategic priorities for building a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem.

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Speaking at the forum, Inuwa restated that trust remains a critical foundation for the growth of the digital economy.

The Director-General of NITDA noted that secure systems and strong cybersecurity frameworks are essential for driving innovation, economic growth, and national development.

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According to him, building trust in digital platforms and services is key to accelerating adoption and unlocking opportunities across sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Inuwa also reaffirmed the NITDA’s mandate as an Information Technology (IT) sector regulator, to create an enabling environment through forward-looking policies and regulatory frameworks that support innovation rather than promote specific technologies.

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Government interventions, he stated, are designed to stimulate markets, create opportunities, and empower both businesses and citizens to participate fully in the digital economy.

The Director-General restated Nigeria’s openness to investments that strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance digital services.

Inuwa further said sustainable national development is best driven by private sector participation under supportive regulatory and policy frameworks.

The NITDA Chief Executive as well urged continued engagement to ensure alignment with national priorities and effective integration into Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

In his remarks at the meeting, Jonathan Pasha, Vice-President of

Trust Stamp, highlighted the company’s global experience in secure verification and trust technologies.

Pasha describing the company’s approach as partnership-oriented, which he noted is focused on delivering long-term value within local ecosystems.

He further explained that Trust Stamp prioritises collaboration with governments and private sector stakeholders to address local challenges and expand access to secure digital services.

Pasha further referenced the company’s ongoing operations in Nigeria, including its collaboration with a telecommunications provider to enhance Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap prevention and fraud detection capabilities.

He equally highlighted the firm’s biometric tokenisation technology, which converts biometric data into secure, privacy-preserving representations, enabling verification processes without exposing sensitive information.

The technology supports secure verification, fraud prevention, financial inclusion initiatives, and the tokenisation of real-world assets, while being designed to function effectively in low-connectivity environments and on low-specification devices to expand access to digital services, said Pasha.

NITDA said both the agency and Trust Stamp expressed interest in advancing technical-level discussions, to identify specific areas of collaboration aligned with national priorities and Nigeria’s digital transformation objectives.

The Nigerian IT regulator reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and trusted digital economy through strategic partnerships, robust regulatory frameworks, and initiatives that promote innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth in the digital ecosystem.

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