An information and communications technology company, ipNX, has called for greater investment in digital infrastructure as a critical enabler of effective e-governance services in Nigeria.
Deputy Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at ipNX, Segun Okuneye who stated this call during the Nigeria e-Government Summit, in Lagos, emphasised that sustainable e-governance cannot thrive on weak foundations.
He noted that prioritising investments in internet infrastructure, particularly in underserved and rural areas, is crucial for inclusive governance.
Okuneye, who chaired the panel session on “Digital Infrastructure, Energy and Inclusive Access,” said: “To deliver efficient and citizen-centric e-government services, Nigeria must first strengthen its digital backbone.
Without robust, secure, and inclusive digital infrastructure, the promise of e-governance will remain out of reach for millions of Nigerians.”
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake highlighted Lagos State’s commitment to human capital and infrastructure investments as drivers of inclusive growth.
He stressed that “Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are not optional but essential, as the private sector accounts for more than 80 per cent of Lagos’ GDP.”
Now in its seventh year, the Nigeria eGovernment Summit continues to provide a trusted platform for fostering dialogue between public and private sector players.
Convener of the Summit and Executive Chairman, Digiserve Network Services, Engr. Lanre Ajayi, noted that the forum has consistently produced actionable communiqués and fostered collaboration across the technology ecosystem.
“The future of e-governance in Nigeria depends on sustained collaboration. This summit ensures that stakeholders come together to address shared challenges and chart the way forward,” Ajayi said.
As a pioneer in Nigeria’s ICT sector, ipNX reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation, fostering partnerships, and advocating for policy support that will accelerate telecom sector growth.
