NITDA Announces Inaugural Meeting of Startup Consultative Forum
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA has announced the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum, scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025.
According to Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at NITDA, the Forum will serve as an interactive platform for startup founders, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and intermediaries to shape national policies that foster growth, attract investment, and drive digital innovation.
“The Forum will emphasize collaborative dialogue, with a primary focus on nominating and selecting representatives for the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Startup Council)—Nigeria’s highest advisory body for the startup ecosystem,” Umar said.
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She added that the meeting is convened under the framework of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), reflecting the government’s commitment to making startups key contributors in building an enabling environment for innovation.
NITDA invites all Labelled Startups, Verified Entrepreneurial and Innovation Support Organisations, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and other relevant stakeholders to join the Forum and participate in the nomination and voting process.
“We can build a thriving ecosystem that supports and celebrates the pioneering spirit of Nigerian startups,” Umar noted. “Join us in shaping the future of digital innovation in Nigeria.”
INCNews247 reports that the decisions from this Forum will lay the foundation for inclusive policy development, amplifying the voices of Nigeria’s tech and innovation community.
For more information, stakeholders can contact NITDA via email at info@nitda.gov.ng or visit their website at https://nitda.gov.ng
