Nigeria has been awash with global accolades for demonstrating leadership in leveraging technology to drive transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance.
At the recently concluded 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Spain, Nigeria emerged as a standout performer, earning two prestigious international awards that affirm its growing reputation as a digital governance trailblazer.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Spokesperson of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Hadiza Umar, stressing that NITDA, in collaboration with civil society organization Dataphyte, spearheaded Nigeria’s efforts that won the Regional Award for Africa and the Middle East, recognizing the country’s commitment to advancing Open Digital Governance across the region.
Nigeria further made history by clinching the Thematic Award as the overall global winner in the Digital Governance category, out of 160 commitments submitted by 42 participating countries.
“These recognitions are not only a testament to NITDA’s unwavering commitment to building an inclusive, citizen-centered digital ecosystem but also to the effectiveness of Nigeria’s collaborative approach between government and civil society.
“Through initiatives anchored on openness, innovation, and data-driven policymaking, Nigeria is demonstrating how digital transformation can enhance accountability and public trust in governance,” the statement said.
This achievement follows Nigeria’s remarkable participation and submission of strategic commitments on digital governance demonstrating groundbreaking policies, platforms, and partnerships designed to make governance more participatory and technology-driven.
The statement said further that the commitments underscored the position of Nigeria’s strategic framework for digital transformation; anchored on transparency, accessibility, and inclusiveness as championed by NITDA under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
With these global recognitions, Nigeria has not only positioned itself as a continental leader but also as an influential voice in shaping the future of open and digital governance worldwide. The awards serve as both validation and motivation for continued efforts to deepen citizen participation, promote data openness, and strengthen accountability through innovative technology solutions.
