NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting green technology for Nigeria’s digital growth.
He said sustainable innovation is key to achieving the nation’s digital and economic goals.
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, has restated the agency’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy through sustainable and environmentally friendly technology.
Speaking at the third edition of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED 2025), organized by the Young Innovators of Nigeria, Inuwa said the use of green technology is vital for building a sustainable digital future. The event, themed “Green Tech and Energy Revolution: Transforming Business and Society,” focused on how innovation can drive clean energy and inclusive development.
Inuwa commended the organizers for providing a platform that showcases the creativity of young Nigerians. He described the dialogue as a clear sign that youth are actively contributing to national progress rather than waiting for opportunities.
According to him, the initiative supports President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, especially its focus on industrialization, digital transformation, innovation, and economic diversification.
He outlined some of NITDA’s ongoing programmes such as the establishment of technology hubs across the country, the iHatch incubation program, the National Innovation Challenge, IgniteHer, We Elevate, and the Renewed Hope Innovation Nest. These initiatives, he said, are aimed at supporting startups, empowering women, and helping small businesses adopt digital tools for growth.
The NITDA boss also mentioned that the agency is partnering with research institutions to promote the development of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and clean energy systems.
“These efforts are designed to make innovation inclusive, ensuring that youth, women, and small businesses have access to the tools needed to create solutions that scale,” he said.
Delivering the keynote speech, sustainability expert Dr. Krakrafaa Bestman noted that millions of Nigerians still lack steady electricity despite the country’s abundant solar and hydro resources. He referred to the government’s target of generating 30 per cent of electricity from renewable energy by 2030, including plans to produce five gigawatts of solar power.
Bestman urged both government and private sector players to invest more in renewable energy and recycling projects. He also called for strong safety standards to prevent challenges such as battery waste and poor solar installations.
“Green technologies should not only power industries but also protect the planet,” he said, stressing that Nigeria has a unique opportunity to lead Africa in building a resilient and sustainable energy system.
