PANA Holdings Strengthens Ties with NITDA to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

Our Chairman, Mr. Daere Akobo, led a delegation to pay a courtesy visit to Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

The visit was aimed at establishing a partnership between PANA Holdings and NITDA, with a focus on accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation. The discussion centered around two key areas:

National Digital Literacy Framework: Achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027 through diversification and inclusivity.
NITDA’s 8 Pillars: Fostering digital literacy, building a robust tech research ecosystem, strengthening policy implementation, and more.

Some of the key action points discussed include:

Foster Digital Literacy & Cultivate Talent: Conduct training through formal education programs, train teachers using Cisco-developed materials, and collaborate with NYSC for local penetration.
Build a Robust Technology Research Ecosystem: Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain technologies.
Strengthen Policy Implementation and Legal Framework: Establish data centers, build and promote cloud services, develop framework guidelines, and establish SPVs to lay 95 fiber cable networks.

We’re excited about the prospects of this partnership and look forward to collaborating with NITDA to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation.

At PANA Holdings, we’re committed to delivering consistent values with our 5P’s operating maxim: Purpose for Sustainability, Process and Technology for Sustainability, People and Talent for Sustainable future, Products and Solution for Sustainability, and Profit and Prosperity for employees, stakeholders, and shareholders.

Let’s work together to build a brighter digital future for Nigeria!