Nigeria launches strategy for digital transformation and innovation
Frank Okafor from the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS stated that the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework will boost digital transformation by improving state-level policy implementation.
The Programme Manager of Green and Digital Economy at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Frank Okafor, stated that the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF) will enhance digital transformation and innovation. This framework aims to address the gap in digital policies and improve their implementation at the state level, following the challenges of implementing policies.
Developed by NITDA and GIZ/DTC Nigeria, the PPIF was handed over to the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in July for federal scaling and will be piloted in states to encourage adoption and integration. The PPIF seeks to bridge the gap between policy formulation and implementation through a transparent and inclusive approach involving stakeholders from various sectors. It is expected to lead to improved policy implementation, increased local adaptability, and stakeholder empowerment. Supported by Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria and funded by the EU and BMZ, the initiative is implemented by GIZ.
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