The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA plans colloboration with Sierra Leone on Artificial Intelligence, AI and other technological advancements.
The Director General, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa disclosed this when Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovations, Ms Salima Bah, paid him a working visit in Abuja on Friday.
Inuwa, who was represented by Dr Aristotle Onumo, Director, Corporate Planning and Strategy Department of the agency, said it was a move to actualise the Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration pillar of its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2023 to 2027.
“It is necessary for various stakeholders within and beyond the public sector to collaborate, and a Digital Transformation Working Group will be established within each ministry.
“This collaborative effort aims at ensuring the relevance of policies, frameworks and guidelines across governmental agencies,” he said.
Bah, on her part, underscored the importance of collaboration in propelling Africa forward in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain.
She said Africa needed to leverage the technologies for mutual benefit rather than being mere consumers.
Bah also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from NITDA’s expertise in policy implementation, digital development and enforcement of standards and guidelines.
She said that the meeting signified a pivotal step towards fostering cross-border collaboration and advancing digital innovation within the African continent.