FG inaugurates digital public infrastructure committee

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure, DPI, a key step toward advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.

The inauguration, held on May 27 in Abuja, sets the stage for a coordinated rollout of critical systems that will support digital identity, financial payments, and data exchange across government services.

Representing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, emphasized that the DPI initiative is central to unlocking economic opportunities, improving public services, creating jobs, and empowering citizens.

He noted that the initiative requires a strong governance structure to ensure its effective implementation and alignment with Nigeria’s broader development goals.

Dr. Tijani called on the newly inaugurated committee to drive strategic coordination and provide direction to ensure the seamless integration of Nigeria’s digital identity systems, financial transaction platforms, and data-sharing frameworks.

He said these components are essential for innovation, secure digital services, and evidence-based governance.

Speaking at the event, the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to leveraging DPI to enhance citizen engagement and economic growth.

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She assured that NIMC will work diligently to support the national effort and fulfill its responsibilities in improving the quality of life for Nigerians.

Also in attendance was the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who stressed the importance of harmonizing government databases.

He explained that seamless data exchange is critical to delivering an improved life-event experience to citizens and ensuring that government services are efficiently deployed.

Adding to the discourse, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, NIBSS, Mr. Premier Oiwoh, highlighted the need to solve identity and payment-related challenges by building integrated systems.

He noted that NIBSS is already collaborating with NIMC to verify national identity numbers and link them with bank verification numbers to ensure more secure and efficient financial transactions.

The committee is composed of top-ranking government officials and institutional heads and will oversee the strategic direction, coordination, and compliance of the DPI implementation process in accordance with national legal frameworks.

Its mandate aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to modernize governance and drive inclusive digital growth across Nigeria.

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