The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is accelerating efforts to create a unified portal for all government services, aligning with the federal government’s goal of digitizing 75% of government services by 2027.
This initiative follows previous attempts at centralized e-government platforms, like OneGove.net, and reflects a renewed commitment informed by global best practices.
NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized the agency’s research into successful models in countries like the UK and Kenya, highlighting the importance of adapting these experiences to the Nigerian context.
He stressed the need for supporting legal frameworks, citing the use of APIs and dedicated portals in other nations. NITDA is also collaborating with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to ensure alignment with global digital governance standards.
The initiative aims to improve efficiency, reduce corruption, and increase transparency in government operations, ultimately creating a more citizen-friendly experience.
Discussions with a delegation from the Ukrainian Embassy, led by Ambassador Ivan Kholostenko, explored potential collaboration, with Ukraine offering its experience with the “Diia” app, a comprehensive platform for all state registers, databases, and government services. Mr. Kholostenko expressed Ukraine’s willingness to support other countries in developing similar systems to reduce bureaucracy, processing times, and corruption risks.