NITDA takes over NGEA portal as Nigeria advances digital governance

*Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, discloses the IT sector regulatory agency has formally received the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture Portal

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

In a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has formally received the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal.

ConsumerConnect reports Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA, disclosed this development Thursday, March 26, 2026, while speaking at the handover ceremony held in the Continental Hotel, Abuja, FCT.

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Abdullahi, represented on the occasion, by Dr. Dimie Warowei, Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy at NITDA, described the event as the culmination of a strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Republic of Korea.

The collaboration between the two countries is also supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The NGEA initiative, which began late 2022, is a key component of Nigeria’s e-Government Masterplan 2.0.

The agency also noted the concept aims to modernise public sector digital infrastructure through integrated systems, and standardised frameworks across government institutions.

Inuwa further said over the past two-and-a-half years.

According to NITDA, Nigerian and Korean experts collaborated to review and upgrade the country’s enterprise architecture framework.

The agency stated the project delivered a revised structure designed to improve interoperability, efficiency, and alignment with national priorities.

It emphasised that as part of the initiative, several reference models, including Technology, Business, and Service models, have been developed to guide implementation across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Additional Data and Performance Reference Models are expected to further strengthen the system, NITDA said.

The IT industry regulator as well said pilot programmes were conducted in key government institutions, including the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and NITDA.

It related these agencies received capacity-building support and customised digital transformation roadmaps.

The Director-General of the agency also highlighted the deployment of supporting infrastructure by indigenous firm Qorebox Technologies Limited, hosted within facilities of Galaxy Backbone, with a two-year maintenance plan to ensure system stability.

He emphasised that the newly launched NGEA Portal represents more than just a digital platform.

Inuwa described it as a foundation for a more coordinated and citizen-focused government.

The Director-General stated: “The successful implementation of enterprise architecture across government will help reduce duplication, improve interoperability, and enhance service delivery.”

He equally expressed appreciation to the Korean Government and KOICA for their technical and strategic support.

The NITDA Chief Executive reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to expanding the adoption of the framework nationwide.

In his remarks, Mr. Eunsub Kim, Country Director of KOICA, described the event as the outcome of a successful partnership between KOICA and NITDA.

Kim commended NITDA for its pivotal role in driving the initiative and reaffirmed KOICA’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts.

Speaking at the forum also, Engr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), represented by Mr. Johnson Bareyei, described the NGEA Portal as a transition from fragmented digital initiatives to a more coordinated national framework.

He noted that the achievement aligns with the ministry’s transformation agenda under the leadership of Dr. Bosun Tijani, and expressed appreciation to the Korean Government for its technical and financial support, while also commending NITDA for successfully driving the project.

The agency said the handover signalled the beginning of a new phase, as NITDA is set to lead the operational management and long-term sustainability of the platform, and Nigeria continues its push towards a more digitally driven public sector.

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