Federal Gov’t, Foundation To Drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

The federal government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has wrapped up a two-day workshop on the Nigeria Web Design Standards (NWDS) Project.

The workshop brought together digital experts, designers and key stakeholders in public service to shape the look, structure, and functionality of government websites across the country.

The NWDS Project, led by the minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, described the workshop as a bigger step toward making government websites easier to use, more consistent and better aligned with the needs of everyday Nigerians.

“This workshop marks a crucial step in our journey to transform how citizens experience government online. By standardising the design and functionality of public sector websites, we are laying the foundation for a more accessible, inclusive, and efficient digital government.

Tijani commended the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation for partnering to advance this important project.  He highlighted how the NWDS ties into the ministry’s vision of delivering citizens inclusive, efficient, and transparent digital services. Under his leadership, the Ministry has launched several initiatives, including the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, which is helping young Nigerians gain key digital skills.

The minister also highlighted key other efforts, including expanding broadband coverage, developing AI and digital public infrastructure strategies, and working with global partners to position Nigeria as a leader in the digital space.

According to him, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s involvement in the NWDS Project builds on its ongoing efforts to advance digital adoption in Nigeria’s public sector.

The minister emphasised that the foundation played a key role in digitalising the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. This groundbreaking initiative has encouraged many other ministries, departments, and agencies to begin their digital transformation journeys.

He said this growing momentum has been further strengthened by the Foundation’s signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Federal Civil Service Commission, which aim to expand and deepen digitalisation across the public service.

On his part, the chairman of the foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, in his remarks, said, ‘The introduction of a national standard for government websites is a bold and necessary step.

He said, “Every Nigerian, we are one government, working together to serve you better. A standardised approach will ensure our websites are not only aesthetically aligned but also functional, accessible, and user-centric, meeting the diverse needs of Nigerians at home and abroad.”

He concluded that the ministry and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation remain committed to their efforts to build a standardised web experience for everyone accessing government services online.