FG unveils digital public infrastructure framework to enhance service delivery
The Federal Government has introduced a Digital Public Infrastructure framework to unify digital service delivery across government institutions, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani said on Tuesday.
The minister, in a post on X, noted that the framework adopts a whole-of-government approach and leverages private sector capabilities to deliver services efficiently.
DPI refers to a set of foundational, technology-based systems that enable seamless delivery of essential public and private services in a digital economy.
“I am pleased to announce the release of our Nigerian Digital Public Infrastructure framework—employing a ‘whole-of-government approach’ and leveraging the private sector’s capabilities to develop services to the public,” Tijani said.
The framework will enable the government to “support citizens efficiently from birth to legacy, based on a platform of interoperability across all government services,” he added.
The minister explained that the move would also ensure that technology applications in government are designed and operated without silos while recognising the responsibilities and mandates of various ministries, departments, and agencies of government across all tiers.
The DPI framework aligns with its ambition to digitise at least 75 per cent of government services by 2027 through a one-stop-shop digital platform being developed by the National Information Technology Development Agency.
The platform will provide Nigerians with seamless access to government services in a single location, eliminating fragmented service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies.
Former Airtel Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Carl Cruz, last year urged the government to build DPI across the country, describing it as the backbone of any modern society.
“It connects people to the essential services they need to thrive, and more importantly, it does so in an inclusive and secure manner.
“We need to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind as we build a stronger digital economy,” Cruz said at the 6th National Day of Identity in Abuja.
