FG Inaugurates Presidential Committee on Digital Public Infrastructure

By Nafisat Makinde

Abuja, May 27, 2025 – The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to ensure a robust, coordinated, and legally compliant implementation of DPI that aligns with Nigeria’s development goals.

Representing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON, the Honourable Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, emphasized the importance of DPI in promoting Nigeria’s digital economy. According to the SGF, “DPI is the key to unlocking new avenues for growth, creating jobs, improving public service delivery and empowering our citizens.”

The Committee’s core mandate is to provide strategic direction and coordination for the seamless integration of the three core pillars of DPI: Digital Identity, Financial Payments, and Data Exchange. This aims to foster innovation and evidence-based decision-making in governance.

Key Stakeholders’ Remarks:

  • Director-General, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote: “NIMC pledges her full support and cooperation on this noble endeavour, and together we shall work diligently to ensure the implementation of DPI in Nigeria.”
  • Director-General, NITDA, Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi: Highlighted the critical importance of unifying government databases to facilitate seamless data exchange and enhance the overall life event experience for Nigerian citizens.
  • Managing Director, NIBSS, Mr. Premier Oiwoh: Noted the need to build teams to solve local problems on identity management and financial payments, and emphasized NIBSS’s collaborative work with NIMC to verify National Identity Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers.

Committee Members:

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Chairman)
  • Secretary to the Government of the Federation (Member/Secretariat)
  • Head of Civil Service of the Federation (Member)
  • Attorney General of the Federation and Hon. Minister of Justice (Member)
  • Hon. Minister of Finance (Member)
  • Hon. Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy (Member)
  • Hon. Minister of Interior (Member)
  • Hon. Minister of Budget and National Planning (Member)
  • Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) (Member)
  • Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) (Member)

The inauguration of the Presidential Committee on DPI marks a significant step towards harnessing the potential of digital technologies to drive economic growth, improve public service delivery, and enhance the quality of life for Nigerian citizens.

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