President Tinubu Chairs Presidential Committee on Digital Public Infrastructure

In a pivotal move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, President Bola Tinubu has been announced as the Chair of the newly inaugurated Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This landmark initiative signals the Federal Government’s deep commitment to building a secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital economy.

The announcement was made by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), during the committee’s inauguration in Abuja on Tuesday. Represented by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Akume emphasized that the Committee’s core mandate is to ensure the coordinated and legally compliant implementation of DPI that aligns with national development goals.

“DPI is the key to unlocking new avenues for growth, creating jobs, improving public service delivery, and empowering our citizens,” said Tijani.

The Committee has been tasked with aligning the three core pillars of Digital Public Infrastructure:

• Digital Identity

• Financial Payments

• Data Exchange

These pillars form the foundation of a digitally connected Nigeria, enabling improved governance, innovation, and citizen inclusion.

NIBSS Reaffirms Commitment to National DPI Goals

Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), speaking at the event, reiterated NIBSS’ dedication to solving local challenges related to identity and financial payments.

“NIBSS has been working collaboratively with NIMC to verify National Identity Numbers (NIN) and Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), ensuring secure financial payments and seamless transactions. We remain committed to strengthening this partnership for better results,” he stated.

As the trusted backbone of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem, NIBSS continues to provide the critical infrastructure that powers interoperability and secure transactions across the financial sector. Our active involvement in the DPI initiative aligns with our mission to enable reliable, real-time, and inclusive payment services for all Nigerians.

Broader National Participation

Also speaking at the event, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), affirmed NIMC’s full support and its strategic role in leveraging digital identity to improve the lives of citizens.

Similarly, Kashifu Abdullahi, DG of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), highlighted the importance of unified government databases and seamless data exchange to enhance citizen experiences across life events.

Committee Composition

The Presidential Committee comprises top-level representation from across the federal government, including:

• Secretary to the Government of the Federation (Member/Secretariat)

• Head of the Civil Service of the Federation

• Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice

• Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy

• Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy

• Minister of Interior

• Minister of Budget and National Planning

• Director General of NIMC

• Director General of NITDA

A Vision for Nigeria’s Digital Future

As Nigeria charts a course toward becoming a leading digital economy, the implementation of DPI will serve as a catalyst for financial inclusion, secure data access, innovation-driven governance, and a stronger national identity framework.

At NIBSS, we are proud to contribute to this journey, delivering trusted platforms and collaborative solutions that make digital services accessible, secure, and impactful for all.