NITDA Announces Inaugural Meeting of Startup Consultative Forum to Deepen Stakeholder Engagement
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum, scheduled to hold on Monday, April 28, 2025. The event marks a major milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s burgeoning startup ecosystem through inclusive policy dialogue and strategic engagement.
According to a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, the Forum will provide an interactive platform for startup founders, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and intermediaries to actively contribute to shaping national policies that encourage growth, attract investment, and promote digital innovation.
The meeting is being convened under the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), a legislative framework designed to drive sustainable growth in the tech and innovation sectors. Through this initiative, the government seeks to make startups not just beneficiaries, but central contributors to national development efforts in the digital space.
A key highlight of the forum will be the nomination and selection of representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship—commonly referred to as the Startup Council. As Nigeria’s highest advisory body for the startup ecosystem, the Council will play a critical role in influencing decisions that affect the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
NITDA is calling on all Labelled Startups, Verified Entrepreneurial and Innovation Support Organisations, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and other key stakeholders to participate in the forum and take part in the nomination and voting process.
“This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital innovation in Nigeria,” the statement read. “Together, we can build a thriving ecosystem that supports and celebrates the pioneering spirit of Nigerian startups.”
For further details, stakeholders are encouraged to contact NITDA via email at [email protected] or visit www.nitda.gov.ng. Updates are also available through NITDA’s official social media handles: @nitdanigeria.
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