NITDA Fixes Date For Inaugural Meeting Of Startup Consultative Forum
"This milestone event marks a significant step in deepening stakeholder engagement within Nigeria’s growing startup ecosystem." NITDA.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a date for the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum.
A statement issued by Hadiza Umar fnipr, the Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department of the agency revealed that the date for the inaugural meeting has been scheduled for Monday April 28, 2025.
The statement notes that "this milestone event marks a significant step in deepening stakeholder engagement within Nigeria’s growing startup ecosystem.
"The Forum will serve as an interactive platform for startup founders, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and intermediaries to actively shape national policies that foster growth, attract investment, and drive digital innovation. Convened under the framework of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), this initiative reflects the government’s commitment to making startups not just stakeholders but key contributors in building an enabling environment for innovation." The statement disclosed.
It further stated that, "The meeting will emphasize collaborative dialogue, with a primary focus on nominating and selecting representatives for the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Startup Council)—Nigeria’s highest advisory body for the startup ecosystem. Decisions from this Forum will lay the foundation for inclusive policy development, amplifying the voices of Nigeria’s tech and innovation community.
The Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department in her conclusion, on behalf of the agency stated that; "NITDA invites all Labelled Startups, Verified Entrepreneurial and Innovation Support Organisations, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and other relevant stakeholders to join the Forum and actively participate in the nomination and voting process.
"Join us in shaping the future of digital innovation in Nigeria. Together, we can build a thriving ecosystem that supports and celebrates the pioneering spirit of Nigerian startups." The statement read.
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