Johannesburg: AfricUpdate – News Desk
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has announced the election of four representatives to serve on the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE) for the next two years.
These newly elected members of the Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) will represent the interests of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, providing input and proposals to the Council while ensuring that innovators and founders actively contribute to achieving the objectives of the Startup Act. Their roles will be instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s innovation landscape by influencing policy guidelines and supporting effective implementation and monitoring.
According to NITDA, the inclusion of the SCF representatives marks another significant step toward promoting inclusivity, enhancing collaboration, and driving tangible economic and social impact through innovation. The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the digital innovation ecosystem by deepening partnerships between government, the private sector, academia, and other stakeholders, laying the foundation for a vibrant and sustainable digital economy in Nigeria.
