Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is pushing forward with a nationwide awareness and consultation campaign for the Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill. In a statement from Abuja on Friday, his Media Aide, Isime Esene, shared that Tijani has already held consultations in Niger, Ondo, Katsina, Lagos, Zamfara, Delta, and Nasarawa states.
This engagement, covering all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, aims to ensure the bill captures input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Sponsored by Senator Shuaib Salisu and Rep. Adedeji Olajide, the bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for Nigeria’s digital economy.
Esene noted that the legislation will enhance digital technology for economic growth and support international trade and investments, promising better service delivery and accountability for digital public services.
In his address, Minister Tijani emphasized that technology and innovation are essential for national productivity. He encouraged stakeholders to provide valuable input, stressing the importance of collaboration: “Together, we can draft legislation that will accelerate the digital sector’s growth.”
Senator Salisu pointed out the uniqueness of the engagement process, which spans the six geopolitical zones to ensure the bill resonates with Nigerians’ aspirations. Rep. Olajide echoed these sentiments, urging citizens to support the initiative.
The World Bank’s Identification for Development Initiative is supporting the engagement tour, which began on October 29 and will proceed to Kano, Cross River, Kaduna, Ogun, and Abia states.
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Minister Continues Nationwide Awareness Tour for Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is pushing forward with a nationwide awareness and consultation campaign for the Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill. In a statement from Abuja on Friday, his Media Aide, Isime Esene, shared that Tijani has already held consultations in Niger, Ondo, Katsina, Lagos, Zamfara, Delta, and Nasarawa states.
This engagement, covering all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, aims to ensure the bill captures input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Sponsored by Senator Shuaib Salisu and Rep. Adedeji Olajide, the bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for Nigeria’s digital economy.
Esene noted that the legislation will enhance digital technology for economic growth and support international trade and investments, promising better service delivery and accountability for digital public services.
In his address, Minister Tijani emphasized that technology and innovation are essential for national productivity. He encouraged stakeholders to provide valuable input, stressing the importance of collaboration: “Together, we can draft legislation that will accelerate the digital sector’s growth.”
Senator Salisu pointed out the uniqueness of the engagement process, which spans the six geopolitical zones to ensure the bill resonates with Nigerians’ aspirations. Rep. Olajide echoed these sentiments, urging citizens to support the initiative.
The World Bank’s Identification for Development Initiative is supporting the engagement tour, which began on October 29 and will proceed to Kano, Cross River, Kaduna, Ogun, and Abia states.
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