Digital infrastructure: The Federal Government is calling on Nigerians to help shape the country’s digital future by giving their thoughts on a newly released draft of technical standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
This move isn’t just about technology—it’s about making sure everyday Nigerians benefit from digital services that are safe, easy to use, and work across all government and private platforms.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which released the draft, says the goal is to build a digital system that helps people access services faster, promotes transparency, protects data, and encourages innovation. But they don’t want to do it alone—they want to hear from citizens, businesses, tech experts, academics, and civil society groups.
“This isn’t just a government plan; it’s a people-centered plan,” said Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s spokesperson. “We want all Nigerians to take part in shaping the rules that will guide our digital future.”
The draft standards serve as a guide for how digital services—like online ID systems, payment platforms, and data sharing tools—should be built and connected. They focus on security, ease of use, and fairness, especially for those in rural or disadvantaged communities.
The document outlines plans to make digital platforms work seamlessly together, protect user data and privacy, and ensure systems are inclusive and accessible to everyone. It also sets clear rules for system testing and encourages innovation through the use of open-source technologies.
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This draft comes after the government launched the Digital Infrastructure, also known as Digital Public Infrastructure Framework on March 4, 2025, and set up a new office—Ng-DPIC—to guide the entire process.
NITDA is urging everyone to read the draft and send their comments to [email protected] before May 8, 2025. The draft is available on the agency’s official website.
Once the public consultation is over, all feedback will be reviewed before the final version is released.
