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Digital Economy, E-Governance Will Create A Smarter, More Transparent Nigeria-Speaker Abbas, Others
By Alkassim Balarabe Tsakuwa, Abuja
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stated that adopting the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will create a smarter, more transparent Nigeria built on technology and accountability.
He said, it will also redefine how government works as well as how citizens access services.
He disclosed this at a one day Public Hearing on National Digital Economy and E- Governance Bill 2025 organised by the Senate and House of Representatives joint committees on ICT and Cybersecurity on Monday.
According to him, the proposed legislation is not just about enacting new laws but “It is a vision for a new way of governance one that is efficient, transparent, and centered on citizens adding that digital transformation has become a national necessity, central to Nigeria’s economic competitiveness, accountability, and national security.
He noted that, the bill, provides a solid legal framework for digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, and inclusive access to technology, ensuring that no Nigerian whether urban or rural is left behind in the nation’s digital future.
Speaking, the Chairman of the House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Olajide, said the public hearing was a demonstration of Nigeria’s collective resolve to build a digitally inclusive, transparent, and efficient governance system.
He commended the robust contributions and expert insights shared by stakeholders, noting that they had enriched the legislative process and strengthened the vision for Nigeria’s digital transformation.
Hon. Olajide, who co-chaired the hearing alongside the Senate Committee on ICT chaired by Senator Salisu Afolabi, expressed appreciation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Abbas Tajudeen for their leadership and commitment to advancing reforms that will empower Nigeria’s digital future.
He also commended the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, heads of key agencies including NITDA, NIMC, NCC, Galaxy Backbone, and civil society representatives for their technical inputs, which he said will help align the Bill with both global standards and local realities.
In his address, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will sign the proposed Bill into law once it is passed by the National Assembly.
In his welcome address earlier, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, said the legislation when passed into law , will be the first in Africa as far as digital economy and e – governance are concerned.
