The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has stated that digital transformation and regulation are inseparable in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

This is as he emphasised that digital transformation is not a one-off project but a continuous journey that requires constant improvement, periodic target-setting, and organisational adaptability to emerging realities.

Inuwa made the assertions as he received the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Mr Charles Ebuebu, in efforts to explore strategic partnerships in regulatory frameworks across Nigeria’s media and technology sectors.

He noted that the agency deliberately embarked on a transformational journey to reposition itself from a traditional civil service structure to a high-velocity, smart public sector organisation.

“NITDA’s approach to digital transformation was anchored on three core pillars: people, processes, and technology. No matter how advanced technology may be, it cannot deliver value without the right people and efficient processes in place.

“This was critical to enabling staff at all levels to freely contribute ideas, challenge existing processes constructively, and engage in horizontal and vertical collaboration without fear of reprisal,” he stated.

Providing further insights, Inuwa added that technology deployment at NITDA is deliberately driven by business value rather than trend adoption, stressing that technology must support clearly defined processes and organisational objectives.

He announced that the agency has developed a comprehensive digital transformation playbook, capturing lessons learned from its journey, which it is willing to share with NBC and other government institutions.