NITDA DG Calls for United Front Between CSOs, Govt to Advance Renewed Hope Agenda
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NITDA DG Calls for United Front Between CSOs, Govt to Advance Renewed Hope Agenda
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasized the need for a collaborative approach between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and government in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking at the 1st Civil Society Summit on Civil Democracy and National Development in Abuja, Inuwa stressed that reforming Nigeria’s economy to achieve sustained and inclusive growth requires shared responsibility, not blame.
Inuwa urged stakeholders to move from critique to co-creation in national policy efforts, noting that there are things the government can do that civil society cannot, and vice versa.
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“But together, we can achieve greater things,” he said.
He outlined the eight priority areas of the Renewed Hope Agenda, including economic reform, national security, agricultural transformation, natural resource development, infrastructure expansion, social sector enhancement, industrial diversification, and improved governance.
Inuwa advocated for the strategic use of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to improve productivity in key sectors like agriculture, health, and education.
He cited NITDA’s ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development on a digital citizen engagement platform powered by AI, designed to co-create impactful policies with the youth.
“Technology gives us tools to scale ideas and boost productivity tenfold. Nigeria does not lack ideas; what we need are the tools and will to implement them on time,” Inuwa said.
Inuwa reiterated the importance of trust-building through engagement, stating that the trust deficit between government and citizens often stems from a lack of interaction.
“Mr. President has a vision for Nigeria. Therefore, we should all work together to support him in achieving that vision. If we agree, we have a consensus that will help us to build trust. And when we build trust, we can win the battle today and make Nigeria great,” he concluded.
