The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has called on Corp members and Interns serving within the agency to turn their innovative ideas into viable technology startups. He assured them of NITDA\u2019s full support in transforming their concepts into tangible products and services that can make a national impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DG made this appeal during the grand finale of the NITDA Innovation Challenge 1.0<\/strong>, held at the agency\u2019s headquarters in Abuja. The event featured creative presentations by Corp members and Interns who developed technology-driven projects under NITDA\u2019s internal innovation programme. These initiatives were aimed at addressing real-world problems and enhancing public service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recounting his personal journey, Inuwa shared how his career in technology began during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year more than two decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI had an opportunity to build a website for my place of primary assignment, and that experience changed my life,\u201d he said. \u201cBefore completing my service year, I got a contract worth \u20a61.5 million to develop another website. Since then, I\u2019ve dedicated my life to creating value through technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inuwa revealed that NITDA currently accommodates over 550 Corp members<\/strong>, many of whom struggle to find employment after NYSC. To address this, the agency has developed programmes that help them acquire digital skills, refine their creative ideas, and launch startups before the end of their service year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe understand the challenges of finding jobs after NYSC,\u201d he noted. \u201cThat\u2019s why we are giving you the tools and opportunities to start your entrepreneurial journey now. You can begin testing your ideas today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DG praised participants for their groundbreaking solutions, ranging from smart performance tracking systems and job placement platforms to certificate verification tools and digital branding solutions. \u201cThese are solutions Nigeria truly needs,\u201d he emphasized. \u201cKeep innovating, because your work will help define our digital future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmpowering Youth through Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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