Nigeria has been awash with world accolades for demonstrating management in leveraging expertise to drive transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance.
On the not too long ago concluded 2025 Open Authorities Partnership (OGP) International Summit held in Spain, Nigeria emerged as a standout performer, incomes two prestigious worldwide awards that affirm its rising repute as a digital governance trailblazer.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Nationwide Data Expertise Improvement Company (NITDA) Hadiza Umar, stressing that NITDA, in collaboration with civil society group Dataphyte, spearheaded Nigeria’s efforts that received the Regional Award for Africa and the Center East, recognizing the nation’s dedication to advancing Open Digital Governance throughout the area.
Nigeria additional made historical past by clinching the Thematic Award as the general world winner within the Digital Governance class, out of 160 commitments submitted by 42 taking part nations.
“These recognitions are usually not solely a testomony to NITDA’s unwavering dedication to constructing an inclusive, citizen-centered digital ecosystem but additionally to the effectiveness of Nigeria’s collaborative strategy between authorities and civil society.
“By means of initiatives anchored on openness, innovation, and data-driven policymaking, Nigeria is demonstrating how digital transformation can improve accountability and public belief in governance,” the assertion mentioned.
This achievement follows Nigeria’s exceptional participation and submission of strategic commitments on digital governance demonstrating groundbreaking insurance policies, platforms, and partnerships designed to make governance extra participatory and technology-driven.
The assertion mentioned additional that the commitments underscored the place of Nigeria’s strategic framework for digital transformation; anchored on transparency, accessibility, and inclusiveness as championed by NITDA below the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Financial system.
With these world recognitions, Nigeria has not solely positioned itself as a continental chief but additionally as an influential voice in shaping the way forward for open and digital governance worldwide. The awards function each validation and motivation for continued efforts to deepen citizen participation, promote information openness, and strengthen accountability via modern expertise options.
