Nigeria and Google are strengthening a strategic digital partnership aimed at positioning the country as a leading hub for artificial intelligence and technology in West and Central Africa.
This development follows a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Paris, and was further reinforced during a two-day workshop held on May 6–7 2025.
The initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of economic diversification through technology, focusing on five key pillars: scalable digital infrastructure, digital skills for the workforce, AI innovation, cloud adoption for governance, and investment in digital advancement.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), acting under presidential directive, is spearheading the initiative in close collaboration with Google. Together, they are working to develop practical business applications and collect data across these strategic focus areas.
The recent workshop served as a platform to validate these findings and introduce a draft framework to relevant stakeholders. NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, also engaged in high-level discussions with key officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, and Education Minister Tunji Alausa, to ensure cross-sectoral alignment.
Google shared global case studies illustrating how digital transformation can bolster economic resilience, enhance institutional efficiency, and empower citizens. The partnership is expected to benefit critical sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and security.
Through this collaboration, Nigeria is making notable progress towards fostering a more innovative, inclusive, and digitally driven economy.
