NITDA Director General Highlights Cloud Innovation in Nigeria’s Public Sector At Strategic Engagement

By Anthony Ada Abraham

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, represented by the Director of IT Infrastructure Solutions, Mr. Oladejo Olawumi, delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Public Sector Strategic Engagement event. Themed “Empowering Nigeria’s Public Sector: Leveraging Cloud Innovation for Digital Transformation,” the engagement was organized by Cloudplexo in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The event brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and technology experts from across Nigeria to discuss the revolutionary potential of cloud adoption in transforming the public sector. The discussions focused on how cloud innovation could enhance operational efficiency, improve data management, and boost service delivery. Emphasis was placed on the role of cloud technology in strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, enabling innovative solutions, and driving the public sector toward a more efficient and digitally enabled future.

The strategic engagement provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the role of cloud adoption in reshaping the Nigerian public sector. It underscored how cloud innovation can empower public institutions by providing robust solutions to address complex issues such as data security, service integration, and citizen-centric service delivery.

Panelists at the event included leading voices in the fields of technology and public policy. The speakers highlighted real-life use cases of cloud technology in public sector projects, demonstrating its potential to drive positive change in governance, education, healthcare, and economic development.

The engagement marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward digital transformation, as it strengthens the partnership between NITDA, Cloudplexo, AWS, and other stakeholders committed to advancing cloud innovation in the public sector.

As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation efforts, the Public Sector Strategic Engagement serves as a critical reminder of the importance of cloud technology in modernizing public institutions. With NITDA and key players like AWS and Cloudplexo at the forefront, the path to a more efficient, transparent, and innovative public sector is within reach. The discussions and insights from this event are expected to lay the foundation for future collaborations that will drive the digital transformation agenda across Nigeria.