Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria is making a concerted push to establish itself as a major player in the global technology arena, with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) officially launching the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for GITEX Nigeria 2025. The move signals the country’s serious intent to deliver a successful first edition of the international technology exhibition.
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The inauguration took place at a stakeholder forum held in Abuja on Thursday, April 3, 2025, where NITDA Director-General Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi emphasized the agency’s commitment to ensuring the event’s success. Represented by Mr. Olawumi Oladejo, Director of the Department of IT Infrastructure Solutions at NITDA, Inuwa highlighted the importance of GITEX Nigeria in showcasing the country’s growing influence in the global tech landscape.
GITEX, a well-established technology event in the Middle East, is now expanding its reach to Africa, with Nigeria chosen as the host country. The establishment of the LOC is seen as a crucial step in positioning Nigeria as a hub for technology and innovation, attracting global stakeholders, innovators, and thought leaders.
“The strategic move to establish the LOC is an important milestone in making GITEX Nigeria a major event that will foster innovation and reinforce Nigeria’s role in the global tech space,” said Inuwa.
The upcoming GITEX Nigeria event is expected to provide a platform for Nigerian and international tech businesses, government bodies, and investors to connect and collaborate. The event will focus on key themes such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, which are seen as essential for driving Nigeria’s tech future.
NITDA’s ambition is to create a thriving ecosystem where Nigeria’s tech sector can compete on the world stage, ultimately boosting the nation’s technological growth and global influence. The success of GITEX Nigeria will be a key indicator of Nigeria’s progress in establishing itself as a significant player in the international technology market.
